In the morning hours of December 17, 2022 the missing person was located safe and sound. Investigators wish to thank those members of the media and community who assisted in this investigation.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP are seeking the assistance of the public to locate a male last observed leaving a Fifth Street, Midland residence at 1 a.m. on December 16, 2022.
The person to locate is Dean Ireland 38 years of Midland and is described as male white, light build, 6′ tall, short ginger beard with combed back dirty blonde hair, has an Irish accent and was last observed wearing a green toque, light gray Under Armour sweater with the sleeves cut off with a dark gray long sleeve underneath. Dark blue jeans and work boots.
He is known to frequent the Barrie area, friends and family are looking to locate him out of concerns for his health and welfare.
Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca . If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and anonymous tips can also be provided online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca