$50K reward offered for help finding missing northern Ontario man
A $50,000 reward is now being offered to anyone with information that leads to finding a northern Ontario man, 27, missing since March.
$50K reward for information that helps find Dean Mattinas Jr., missing from Constance Lake First Nation since March. (Ontario Provincial Police)
Dean Mattinas Jr. of Constance Lake First Nation, near Hearst, was last seen around 9:30 a.m. March 18 walking near the bush line along Highway 11.
The last time he was seen was about six kilometres west of his home community and he is believed to have been hitchhiking toward Thunder Bay, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release this week.
Mattinas was reported missing March 27.
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"The OPP are continuing the investigation under the direction of the criminal investigation branch with assistance from the James Bay crime unit and (Nishnawbe Aski Police Service)," OPP said.
Mattinas is described as five-foot-10, with an athletic build, black hair, brown eyes, a thin moustache and slight sideburns.
"He was last seen wearing a camouflage or beige jacket, blue jeans, brown boots and possibly had a black Under Armour brand tote bag and/or brown backpack," OPP said. "Despite an extensive investigation, Dean's whereabouts and the circumstance surrounding his disappearance remain unknown."
Anyone with information about Mattinas' whereabouts is asked to contact local police or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
"You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Reference case # RM24072530," OPP said.
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