East Region OPP have announced a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the disappearance of a man from Smith’s Falls.
Lawrence Bertrim, who would now be 44, was last seen on September 30, 2022, around 11 p.m. in downtown Smiths Falls.
Lawrence is described as 5’6″, 149 pounds with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.
OPP say that investigators have followed up on numerous tips from the public and conducted multiple searches with help from Emergency Response Teams including, OPP Canine Unit and OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.
“This investigation remains active and ongoing. We are hopeful that the announcement of this substantial reward may motivate someone with key information, who has not yet come forward, to do so now.” says Detective Inspector Jennifer Patton.
Anyone with any information related to this investigation is urged to call the dedicated tipline at 1-844-677-9404 to reach detectives directly.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
“There is a high interest in our community to resolve this case. Investigators from the Smiths Falls Police Service and OPP still believe someone has key first-hand information that will help determine what happened to Lawrence Bertrim” says Deputy Chief Chris Kettyle.
***With files from Mary Milne
