UPDATE: Missing Person Mathieu Godin has been located safe and sound

Police are asking the public to help locate a missing 23-year-old Ottawa man.

Mathieu Godin has been missing since Dec. 3. He was last seen downtown.

Godin is described as a 5’10’’ white male, skinny with dark hair. He may have a beard.

His family didn't report his disappearance to police until Dec. 16.

He frequents the downtown core, especially near the University of Ottawa. He is also familiar with the Clarence-Rockland area.

If you have information, please contact Ottawa Police at 613-230-6211. If you have information that could assist investigators, please contact the Missing Persons Unit 613-236-1222 x 2355 during regular business hours.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS), toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or downloading the Ottawa Police iOS app.