OTTAWA - The Ottawa Police Service is requesting public assistance for information regarding a found fishing boat , last seen in the Shirley's Bay area on Sunday, August 19, 2013 around 3 pm. The boat was recovered near the Aylmer Marina with no one on board.

The private vessel is a 17ft, Larson with a 115 HP Evinrude Intruder out board motor. The boat is white with a large blue racing stripe down either side with blue carpet interior.

At the request of the family, police are not releasing the name of the boat operator.

People with information are asked to call 613-236-1222 ext. 2355.