COOPERSVILLE, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office have new details concerning their missing person's investigation that launched almost a week ago, after family and friends reported their loved one hasn't been seen since the weekend.
Erik Johnson, 28, was last seen on the 300 block of Ottawa Ave. in Coopersville during the afternoon hours on Aug. 13.
Family and friends told investigators they haven't been able to get in touch with him since then.
In their latest update, authorities say that through video surveillance, Johnson was last seen on the 400 block of Danforth St. around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 14. The video shows he was headed North.
Police believe Johnson was not only disoriented but also sought shelter due to the weather on the 14th.
The Sheriff's Office has asked the public to check in, around or under any outbuildings, camper trailers or vehicles stored on their property.
In response to this discovery, the Ottawa County Search and Rescue Team (SAR) did a thorough look in nearby wooded, field and railroad areas on August 17. Five K9's were also used.
Previously on August 16, SAR searched areas surrounding Deer Creek, along with the east and west of Center St.
Sheriff's Deputies had also conducted aerial searches using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on the 15th and 17th.
At this point, the police's belief of there being no foul play still remain.
If you have any information that could help, you're asked to contact dispatch at 1-800-249-0911 or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT(745368).
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