Written by Superior East OPP on 24 September 2017
CHAPLEAU, ON – On September 23, 2017 at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified that a male hunting in the Chapleau area was overdue. An overnight search of local backroads was conducted with negative results.
Currently Superior East OPP members are continuing search efforts for 79-year-old Wesley BECKETT of Algoma Mills. He is described as 5’10”, 180 lbs, fair complexion with white hair. He was last seen wearing a blue plaid t-shirt, black work pants and brown boots. Mr. BECKETT was driving a red 2012 Chevrolet Silverado bearing Ontario licence plate AM31757.
There are no further details at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
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CHAPLEAU, ON – On September 23, 2017 at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified that a male hunting in the Chapleau area was overdue. An overnight search of local backroads was conducted with negative results.
