Search for missing person in North Dumfries
Waterloo regional police at Roseville Road on Nov. 24, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)
Waterloo regional police were in North Dumfries Friday night for a missing person investigation.
Several cruisers and a K9 team were seen along Roadville Road around 8 p.m.
On the social media site X, Waterloo regional polices said they were also using a drone.
They confirmed to CTV News that they were looking for a missing person but did not give any further details.
There are no road closures at this time.
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