UPDATE: The Owen Sound Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police have reported that Zachary Harding has been located safe around 10 a.m. this morning along the trail system near Harrison Park.

Previous news release: Missing Youth Requesting Public's Assistance

The Owen Sound Police with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police are currently searching for a missing 13-year-old youth. Zachary Harding was last seen at approximately 4:00pm in the playground area of Harrison Park. Harding is described as 5’ 5”, slim build, short blonde hair and was last seen wearing a short sleeve blue button up shirt and blue jeans.

Police are asking the public to be on the look out for this male and report any sightings to the Owen Sound Police, 518-376-1234. Harding may attempt to avoid or hide from people.

Police are asking citizens not to enter the bush area around Harrison Park as there are searchers currently in that area. Should someone want to assist, they can drive around the city in their vehicle looking for the missing youth.

source: media release, OSPS