Police Announce the Missing of Newfoundland & Labrador Trucker of Eastern Ontario, Brian Lush,last seen on County Road 27
Brian Lush, a 51-year-old resident of Newfoundland, was last seen at a gas station located on County Road 27 in Summerstown, Ontario on April 24, 2024. (Opposite/Handout). The Ontario Provincial Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating an individual from Newfoundland who has gone missing in eastern Ontario.
The transport truck driver was excepted to arrive on the East Coast this week, but he failed to appear. The most recent communication from him was received by his relatives on Wednesday. Police report that Brian’s family successfully traced the location of his truck using its GPS system to a petrol station situated on County Road 27 in Summerstown, Ontario, which is located to the east of Cornwall. The police discovered his vehicle, with his personal stuff, but, Brian’s whereabouts are still unknown.
The Ontario Provincial Police – East Region provides an update: “The OPP expresses gratitude to all individuals who have offered their assistance in the hunt for Brian. Currently, we are not soliciting volunteer searchers. The search has been ongoing since the investigation started, with the involvement of the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Units, and other police.
In addition, we deployed an OPP helicopter and a Remote Piloted Aerial System (drone) to conduct a search of the area. The presence of well-meaning but inexperienced citizens conducting independent searches can actually impede our efforts.”
