Ritz still missing, public asked to check property for him

The Perth County OPP is still searching for Derek Ritz.

The 51-year-old Perth South man was last seen in Sebringville around 3:00am on December 31^st. The OPP is asking people to check their properties, including outbuildings, for any evidence that may help them find Ritz.

He is 5’11”, weighs 170 lbs, has unkempt shoulder length brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo of a woman with a snake on his right forearm. Ritz was wearing blue jeans, a dark coloured leather motorcycle jacket and a dark coloured shirt and may be carrying an orange backpack.

He’s known to frequent Stratford and Sebringville. If you know anything about his whereabouts you’re asked to call the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).