Missing Person - James HAAPSARI, 33

July 8, 2025

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing person James HAAPSAARI, 33.


James was reported as a missing person to the Thunder Bay Police Service on Friday, July 4, and had been last in contact with family members in June.


James has a silver 2011 Ford F150 pickup truck with Ontario licence plate AK54685.


He is described as a White male, 5'10" in height with brown and grey hair and a full beard. He has blue eyes and wears glasses.


No clothing descriptors are available at this time.


Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person is asked to please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

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