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Missing teen may be headed west (update: located)

He was last seen leaving school this morning
Matthew HILDERBRAND 22Mar16 (1)
OPP are looking for Matthew Hilderbrand, 17.

NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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March 23 - 8:30 p.m. update

Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise that Hilderbrand was located safe and sound late this afternoon in the City of Barrie.

OPP at this time would like to thank those who helped us in this missing person’s case.

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Original March 22 release

SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s help in locating Matthew Hilderbrand 17 years old from Springwater Twp. (but originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba).

Hilderbrand was last seen at approximately 8:30 a.m. on this date leaving his school on County Road #22 (AKA Horseshoe Valley Road).

Hilderbrand is described as:

  • Male

  • White

  • Medium complexion

  • 5’ 11” in height

  • Approximately 157 Lbs. in weight

  • Brown short straight hair

  • Blue eyes

  • Wearing a Black Fleece Sweater, Blue Polo Shirt, Cargo pants and hiking boots

Police at this time believe that Hilderbrand may be making his way back to Winnipeg.

Police would like to contact Hilderbrand to ensure his wellbeing.

If you know or know someone who knows the whereabouts of Matthew Hilderbrand, please contact the Huronia West OPP during regular business hours at (705) 429-3575 and our Communication Centre after hours at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. 

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