The search for Martin McLearn has now entered it’s fourth day. So far there is no sign of the missing 89-year-old man.
McLearn was last seen Sunday morning around 11 a.m. by his nephew at his home on Elliot Road in South Rawdon, N.S. Police say when his nephew returned to check on the senior a few hours later, he was not at his home and hasn’t been seen since.
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RCMP officers and members of Search and Rescue teams from across the province have been scouring the woods surrounding McLearn’s home since Sunday.
Cpl. Dal Hutchinson says the focus Thursday will be a ground search, with 70 volunteer searches and four ATV’s on scene to help. A Department of Natural Resources helicopter is also available again if required.
Police say they don’t believe McLearn’s disappearance is suspicious.
WATCH: Still no sign of missing 89-year-old Martin McLearn
McLearn is described as 5’6″ and weighing approximately 150 to 160 pounds. He has white hair, blue eyes and wears glasses. Police say McLearn may walk with a slight limp and was not operating a vehicle at the time of his disappearance.
It’s believed he was wearing rubber boots, dark work pants and possibly a tan overcoat and hat.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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