Derek Ritz of Sebringville (photo submitted by Perth County OPP)Derek Ritz of Sebringville (photo submitted by Perth County OPP)
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Sebringville Man Missing For Over A Week

The OPP are asking for the public's help in locating a 51-year-old man, reported missing from Sebringville.

Derek Ritz was last seen getting into a vehicle outside his residence on Avonton Rd. on January 1, shortly before 2:30am.

Ritz was wearing blue jeans, a dark colored shirt and a dark colored leather motorcycle jacket.  He may have been carrying an orange backpack.

He's described as about 5'11", 170 lbs, with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair. He has a tattoo on his right forearm of a woman with a snake.

He often visits Stratford, and walks or ride a bicycle when travelling between Sebringville and Stratford.

Anyone with information that can assist police in locating this man is asked to call 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca.

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