The Owen Sound Police along with the Ontario Provincial Police Emergency Response Unit continue to search for 62 year old Owen Sound resident, Bruce McCartney. There is an increased police presence in the area continuing a ground search while the OPP helicopter unit will be conducting a search by air. In addition, a shoreline search by boat is being conducted by the Owen Sound Fire Department and police.

To this point the majority of the search has been focused on the City’s upper east side, where Bruce McCartney resides. City Police would like the public’s assistance in watching for Bruce McCartney along roadways, checking their own property and outbuildings and reporting any possible sightings immediately.

Any information or media inquiries regarding this incident are to be forwarded to the Owen Sound Police Service at 519-376-1234.

Bruce McCartney was last seen at his residence at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020. McCartney is described as 5’5” to 5’6” approximately 250 lbs., short salt and pepper hair, clean shaven and wears prescription glasses.

source: media release, Owen Sound Police