Ontario Provincial Police are searching a wooded area for a missing man near Bancroft, west of Ottawa.

James Pratt, 63, was reported missing in the area of Boulter in the Township of Hastings Highlands on Sunday.

An initial search on Sunday turned up nothing. Police resumed their search Monday morning.

Pratt, who is from the Cornwall area, is described as a white man who has a medium build and grey hair. He is about five feet eight inches tall.

Police say he was last seen on May 11, but was only reported missing on May 15.

Anyone with information about Pratt's whereabouts is asked to contact OPP at 613-332-2112 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.