(Update) Missing person: Help the RCMP find Peter Anthony Walsh

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Missing person: Help the RCMP find Peter Anthony Walsh

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Update:

Disappearance of Peter Anthony Walsh ruled a homicide

The disappearance of Peter Anthony Walsh is now being investigated as a homicide.

Walsh, known as “Tony” to his family and friends, was last seen on August 23, 2019 in Truro. His disappearance was being investigated as a missing persons file, however the evidence has now led the RCMP to rule the matter as a homicide.

“We appreciate the tips and information that have come to us as a result of the media releases and the video appeal. We believe there are people in the community who know what happened and we need them to come forward,” says Sgt. Glenn Bonvie, of Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit. “Our focus continues to be on the family and on getting answers for them as we try to determine what happened to Tony,” he continues.

The RCMP continues to ask members of the public to come forward if they have any information about this incident. Information can be provided directly to the investigators by calling the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit at 902-896-5060. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App

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​On Friday, August 23 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Peter Anthony Walsh (Tony Walsh) left​ a residence in Crowes Mills, Colchester County and was last heard from at 1:20 p.m. that day.​ Walsh left the residence driving a beige 1990 Chrysler Sebring. The vehicle​ was later located in a business parking lot in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Peter Anthony Walsh is a 35-year-old white man and described as bald, 5-foot-9 and​ 180 pounds.​ Walsh has several tattoos including a distinctive one of a diamond on his face under his right eye. Walsh was last seen wearing brown work pants (possibly Carhartt brand), a white t-shirt with black lettering and brown Timberland work boots.​ ​

Police and his family are concerned for his safety.​

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Peter Anthony Walsh is asked to contact Colchester County RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App

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