Ontario Provincial Police have taken their search for a missing 31-year-old Nepean man to the air.

Police say they're using a helicopter and canine unit to search the Perth area for Silvio Donatucci, who was reported missing by family members.

The police search for Donatucci comes after the discovery of his damaged rental car near Highway 511 early Tuesday morning.

Police say there were indications the person travelling in the vehicle was injured.