On April 13, 2020 at 1:01 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing youth from a residence along Concession 2 in Elderslie Township, west of Chesley. Steven Kuepfer, 3-years-old, was last seen walking a mixed breed Collie at his property on April 13, 2020 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Description of missing youth:

2 ½ feet tall, 27 lbs, slim build
Blond medium length hair
Blue eyes
Last seen wearing a Blue Jacket, Navy Blue Toque, Light Blue button down shirt, Black pants and rubber boots

West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit, OPP Aviation Services and South Bruce OPP Crime Unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

source: media release, South Bruce OPP