AMPS Missing Person Media Release

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) issued a media release on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2:45 P.M. AMPS is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing person from Akwesasne.

Casey OAKES, age 30, was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was last seen Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at approximately 9:30 pm, boarding a small, light blue colored vessel departing from the East end of Cornwall Island.

According to their release, Oakes was last seen wearing a black vest, snow pants, black face mask and a black toque.

AMPS went on to state, "There is no evidence to suggest Casey OAKES has come to harm. However, his prolonged absence is concerning, and police must locate OAKES to ensure his safety."

They ask if anyone who knows the whereabouts of Casey OAKES or sees a person matching this description is asked to contact the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service at (613) 575-2000.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service thanks the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, Canadian Coast Guard, the public and the media for their assistance.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police has requested the assistance of the Canadian Coast Guard, and an air search will be underway this afternoon. Please be advised that a low-flying helicopter will be searching the area.

AMPS media release stated, "It is important to note that a public request for information is not the first step in all missing persons' cases; if police can investigate and locate the missing individual while maintaining that person's privacy, it is the preferred outcome. In some cases, taking the additional step of notifying the public and media and asking for their help is necessary. That may happen very quickly in an investigation, or it may be a step that is taken later when all other investigative avenues have been exhausted.'

The AMPS, HVFD, Canadian Coast Guard have set up a command post at HAVFD Station 3 in Tsi Snaihne. This is a developing story.