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Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

2 months ago in Local

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A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

Maine State Police say 47-year-old Russell Burnett of Franklin was reported missing on February 23rd, 2017, near his home on Eastbrook Road.

He’s believed to have left his home on foot accompanied by his dog.

On Saturday, the Maine Warden Service will search the town of Eastbrook, which they’re calling a “routine search of a high probability area.”

Police say there’s no known risk to the public and to not be alarmed by the presence of searchers in the area.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to call 207.973.3700 EXT. 9 and ask to speak with Detective Dana Austin.

Tips can also be left via the Maine State Police online tip portal here.

Tags: Eastbrook, franklin, Maine Warden Service, Missing Person, Russell Burnett, Search

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