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UPDATE: Missing 27-year-old found safe

Man was last seen on Labelle Avenue on May 27; located June 2
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Update: 5:26 p.m.

"Derek Niessl has been located safely and is no longer considered missing," police said in a follow-up news release. "Thank you to the community for assisting in this investigation."

Original news release:

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 27-year-old.

Derek Niessl was last seen on May 27 on Labelle Avenue, according to police.

Niessl is described as approximately 6’0” tall with brown hair and brown eyes.

Niessl may be driving a dark grey Toyota RAV4 with the licence plate number CJVZ 903, police say. 

Anyone with information on Niessl's possible whereabouts is asked to contact Sault Ste. Marie Police at 705-949-6300.