Police looking for driver after burned out truck found near Sturgeon Falls

9 p.m. update

West Nipissing Police report missing person Tremen Bolton has been located in the Barrie area. 

"West Nipissing Police would like to thank the Ontario Provincial Police and the public for their assistance," says a police spokesperson. "Social media was a helpful tool in finding the individual."

Original story: 4:30 p.m.

NORTH BAY — A burned out truck is the only clue to a missing person being sought by West Nipissing Police Service in conjunction with the Caledon Detachment of the OPP.

On June 6, Tremen James Bolton was reported missing, say West Nipissing Police.

He was last seen in Caledon on Friday June 3.

On June 6, Bolton’s vehicle was found near the hydro lines at the end of Pike Lake Road, in the Field area, east of Sturgeon Falls. 

The truck was found burned, however there was no sign of Bolton.

He is described as a:

• 19-year-old white male

• Six-foot-four,

• Slim build

• Weighing approximately 175 pounds.

• May be wearing a flannel shirt, red shorts and a cowboy hat.

Police say they are actively searching for Bolton at this time.

Anyone with information about this occurrences is asked to contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234 or their local police service.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, there are three ways to contact the Near North Crime Stoppers. Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text the word “Nipper” plus the tip information to CRIMES (274637), or submit a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com