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The Thunder Bay Police Service is renewing its request for public assistance in its search for missing person Joseph Alexander LAWSON, 65.

Commonly referred to as Alex or AJ, the last known confirmed sighting was on Nov. 27, 2022 in the 200 block of Madeline Street.

Alex is described as an Indigenous man standing about 5’6” tall with a medium build. He has long and straight grey hair, brown eyes, and usually sports facial hair.

He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a light-coloured North Face puffer jacket with a dark upper area, blue jeans and black shoes.

Now that much of the snow has melted, police are requesting area residents to again check in and around their properties. If you observe anything that you believe might be able to assist with this missing person’s investigation, please contact police immediately at (807) 684-1200.

Investigators would also like the public to be aware of a police search that will take place in various locations in the Grandview area on Friday, April 14. This search will include support from the OPP, and the public should be aware that they may observe a police presence.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Alex, please contact the police non-emergency line listed above. You can submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

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Thunder Bay