Search teams are looking for a sailor who disappeared from a military base in Nova Scotia a week ago.
The search for Leading Seaman Benoit Bilodeau began near 12 Wing Shearwater on Friday night and resumed Saturday morning, CTV Atlantic’s Kayla Hounsell reported. A command centre has also been set up near the military base.
The Canadian Forces say Bilodeau, 48, was last seen walking near a bus stop in front of the base around 4 p.m. on Nov. 21. He was reported missing last Wednesday.
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Services said earlier this week that it had received a number of tips in relation to Bilodeau’s disappearance, but is still asking anyone with information to contact military police.
A military spokesperson said it is out of character for Bilodeau, who has nearly 30 years of service, not to report for work every day.
Bilodeau is described as a white male, six-foot-one and weighing approximately 165 lbs. He has short brown hair.
He was last seen carrying a standard military pattern olive green duffle bag.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Military Police Unit in Halifax at 902-722-4446.
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Kayla Hounsell
