Updated: Dec. 20
Police have confirmed the person in the video is not the missing person, and that the search continues for Branden Bodson-Gratton, missing since Dec. 4.
"Person in video released earlier this week is NOT Branden Bodson-Gratton," police tweeted Thursday.
"Thank you to everyone for their assistance identifying the person in the video. Branden was captured on video on Dec 3 wearing blue bandana as seen in photo, black jacket, blue hoodie & dark jeans."
Updated: Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.
On Dec. 17, Greater Sudbury Police Service was provided video surveillance footage of an unknown man walking in the area of Frood Road near the property of Stobie Mine. The footage was captured on surveillance equipment belonging to Vale. This came in as a possible sighting of missing person Branden Bodson-Gratton. Watch the video here.
Updated: Dec. 17, 3 p.m.
Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers is convinced someone has information on the location of Branden Bodson-Gratton.
The organization has guaranteed a minimum $1,000 reward for tips received before midnight on Sunday, Dec. 23 if the information leads to finding Branden (reward money will be divided if many successful tips are received).
For tips received after the deadline, the standard process for determining reward amounts will apply.
If you want to provide information on the location of Branden or have any information about other criminal activity, and you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip on our secure website www.sudburycrimestoppers.com .
Original story:
Police, and search and rescue teams are following up on a potential sighting of missing man Branden Bodson-Gratton, who has been missing since Dec. 3.
On Dec. 15, police received a tip from a Vale employee who spotted a man walking on the train tracks in the area near Elm Street and the Lasalle extension.
"Security ... called in a possible sighting of someone walking the tracks," said Branden's mother, Diane Gratton, Monday morning. "They got video but it's very far and grainy. They're following single prints on the tracks to find out who that person was, if it's my son or not because it's not validated right now."
Police are also checking security footage from businesses in the area, helicopters are scanning the area and the ground search is ongoing.
"Members of our Search and Rescue Team, Tactical Unit and volunteers with North Shore Search and Rescue continue to search the area including any hazardous terrain," said GSPS spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn.
"We are still asking all community members to check their property including out buildings and sheds. If anyone sees him, we ask that they contact police immediately."
Diane says that due to the length of time her son, who lives with schizophrenia, has been missing, he "may not even know who he is" at this point in time.
"That's something to think about, because if he's not been eating, his mind may not be completely there," said Gratton. "Keep sharing, keep your eyes open, hug your loved ones and tell them you love them."
Gratton thanked the public for the work that they've been doing and for the messages of support that she has received.
"It humbles me, the kindness of strangers that have sent me private messages or commented on my posts, people are sharing and sharing, it's just so overwhelming," said Gratton. "The police are doing an amazing job, they're continually keeping me informed so I'm up to date with anything and everything."
If you think you may have seen Branden Bodson-Gratton, you are urged to contact Greater Sudbury Police at 705-675-9171.
