UPDATE: Vernon RCMP release new photo of missing man

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing man.

Matthew James Olsen, 33, was last seen on April 19 at his parent’s residence on Pinecrest Road, North Westside. Police are very concerned for Matthew Olsen’s health and well being, according to the Vernon RCMP in a news release. Police continue to investigate and have released an updated photo of Olsen.

Olsen is described as:
Caucasian male
33-years-old
Five-foot-six
Weighs 120 pounds 
Blonde hair
Blue eyes

RCMP released a new photo of Olsen on Wednesday, April 22.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the missing person is urged to contact their local police, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

— This story was updated with a second photo of the missing person at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

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