Search for missing man continues; residents asked to check security and wildlife cameras
Administrator | May 28, 2017 | Comments 0
UPDATE May 31 – The search for Prince Edward County resident David Franks continues today.
While the OPP has asked volunteers not to search at this time as to not interfere with their investigation, residents and businesses in the area who have security or wildlife cameras are asked to review their footage following Thursday May 25th at about 2:30 am.
The family has created a Facebook page “Find Franks”.
Today, David’s sister Chelsea thanked people for their support.
“Thank you for helping us get the word out there.
Thank you to all those who have dedicated their time to search for my brother, David. I want you to know that I’m so grateful for all of you.
“Thank you to everyone who put in the hours walking in ditches and wooded areas and long county roads, to those who went out on their kayaks, atvs, cars/trucks and by foot to help cover the area. I’m sorry there wasn’t better luck with our search.”
Police seek information on missing Ameliasburgh man
MAY 28 – Prince Edward OPP continue to seek information that could lead to finding a missing Ameliasburgh man.
David Franks, 24, was last seen Tuesday, May 23 at his County Road 28 home.
Police report Franks was an avid jogger, and early on Wednesday morning took his cell phone and headphones and went for a jog.
He is described as 6′ 3″, with a solid build, about 200 pounds, and has shaggy, brown hair. He was last seen wearing dark athletic clothing with a weighted vest and dark steel-toed shoes.
The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit are currently investigating. Police are asking that anybody with information that could assist in finding Franks, call the PEC OPP at 613-476-2151.
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