Volunteers ramp up search for 62-year-old man missing in Prince Albert since March 31
Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers led the search that began Monday
Dozens of volunteers, along with Prince Albert police, are searching for 62-year-old Dilbert Thomas, who has been missing since Monday, March 31.
The search began Monday at 9 a.m., with Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers leading it.
Monday's search takes place between 42nd Street East and 48th Street East to Central Avenue in Prince Albert.
The Prince Albert Police Service says Thomas was last seen walking by himself south of the city on 5th Avenue East. Thomas was wearing a black jacket, dark blue pants with white stripes at the bottom, and black glasses when he went missing.
Thomas is from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation's community of Southend, and the police says it's unusual for him to not be in contact with his family. PBCN put out a release asking for the public's assistance to find Thomas on April 10.
"We are deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of Mr. Thomas," Southend PBCN councillor Jeremy Morin said in the release.
"He is a respected member of our community, and our thoughts are with his family and his loved ones during this difficult time."
Police and searchers with the Prince Albert Grand Council have been looking for Thomas over the last month.
The Prince Albert Police Service is asking business owners in the area of the 3800 to 4800 block of 5th Avenue East to check their compounds and equipment in an attempt to help find Thomas.
Police are also asking for information on the whereabouts of a man — not believed to be a suspect — who they say might be able to assist in locating Thomas. The unknown man is described as tall, with a slender build, wearing black shoes with white soles, black pants, a black jacket, and a black toque with white lettering or a symbol on the front.
Police ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thomas to contact them at 306-953-4222. People can also anonymously provide tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.