Helicopters patrolling parts of Colchester County in search for missing N.S. man

Jason Lorette is pictured. (Source: N.S. RCMP)

The search for a missing man who was the subject of an emergency alert is ongoing in Nova Scotia’s Colchester County.

The RCMP says helicopters are patrolling “relevant areas” Tuesday as part of the search for Jason Lorette.

The 47-year-old man was last seen on Harmony Road in Salmon River Thursday morning. He was reported missing the next day.

Police believe he left his home on foot and was wearing a blue flannel jacket.

An emergency alert was issued Sunday, advising residents of a “vulnerable missing person.”

Colchester County, Pictou County and East Hants Ground Search and Rescue teams, as well as the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, have been helping the RCMP search for Lorette.

Police are asking people with trail cams, doorbell cameras or other surveillance video from the area to review the footage for signs of the missing man. They are also urging residents to check any outbuildings.

Lorette is described as five-foot-11 and 140 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and a white goatee.

The RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact the Colchester County detachment at 902-893-6820 or their local police station. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Natalie Lombard

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