Ottawa police seek help finding missing man, last seen near Bate Island Oct. 30
Jamie Boland, 42, was last seen at around 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the area of Bate Island on the Ottawa River. (Ottawa Police Service/handout)
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 42-year-old man.
Jamie Boland was last seen at around 3 p.m. Oct. 30 near Bate Island on the Ottawa River. Police say his family is concerned for his safety.
Boland is described as white, 5-foot-8 (173 cm) and around 150 lbs (68 kg) with short, brown hair, a thin beard, and a scar on his nose. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black baseball cap, grey Adidas shoes, and a green hiking backpack. He is most likely travelling on foot.
Jamie Boland was last seen wearing grey Adidas shoes near Bate Island on the Ottawa River at around 3 p.m. Oct. 30, 2024. (Supplied)
Jamie Boland was last seen wearing a green hiking backpack near Bate Island on the Ottawa River at around 3 p.m. Oct. 30, 2024. (Supplied)
Anyone with information about Jamie Boland’s current whereabouts is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222.
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