CK police look for missing Merlin man

The Chatham-Kent Police Service is investigating the report of a missing person.

Franco BASANEZE (45) of Merlin was reported missing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 in the area of Rivard Line in Grande Pointe. He was operating a grey 2009 Ford Fusion bearing Ontario license plate CBSZ 696.

He is described as 5’3, 160lbs, brown eyes, and brown hair.  He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants with boots.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service at 519-352-1234 or Constable Lisa Rodger at lisaro@chatham-kent.ca.  Anonymous callers may also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).