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BRANTFORD,ONT-The Brantford Police Service are\u00a0 asking the\u00a0 public for help in locating missing man Ryan, 33. Brantford Police Service (BPS) said Ryan was last seen in the area of Stanley Street and Henry Street around 9:00pm on Tuesday February 17, 2026. He is described as an Indigenous male, about 6ft tall, brown hair, brown eyes, and has a medium build and was last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants, and black shoes with red laces. Ryan is known to frequent various areas within the downtown core and around local shelters for unhoused persons. The BPS would like to verify Ryan\u2019s location and well-being and are seeking assistance from anyone who may have information regarding his location. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Brantford Police Service… <\/p>\n

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BRANTFORD,ONT-The Brantford Police Service are\u00a0 asking the\u00a0 public for help in locating missing man Ryan, 33. Brantford Police Service (BPS) said Ryan was last seen in the area of Stanley Street and Henry Street around 9:00pm on Tuesday February 17, 2026. He is described as an Indigenous male, about 6ft tall, brown hair, brown eyes, and has a medium build and was last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants, and black shoes with red laces. Ryan is known to frequent various areas within the downtown core and around local shelters for unhoused persons. The BPS would like to verify Ryan\u2019s location and well-being and are seeking assistance from anyone who may have information regarding his location. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Brantford Police Service... <\/p>\n

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