Nunavik police, rescuers seek Kuujjuaq man last seen June 20
Sanaak Unatweenuk, 31, reported missing June 24 after failing to show up for work
Nunavik police and local rescuers in Kuujjuaq are looking for Sanaak Unatweenuk, 31, after he was reported missing last week. (Photos courtesy of Nunavik Police Service)
A search is on in Kuujjuaq for a man who was reported missing last week.
Sanaak Unatweenuk was last seen on the night of June 20 when he was leaving the Kuujjuaq Inn, said Nunavik Police Service deputy Chief Shaun Longstreet in an email.
Police began their investigation June 24 after receiving a report that Unatweenuk had not shown up at work.
“Search efforts have included both ground and marine operations. Kuujjuaq’s search and rescue team, the Canadian Rangers and local volunteers have been actively assisting in the ongoing search,” Longstreet said.
Unatweenuk is described as a 31-year-old Inuk man, approximately five-foot-six or five-foot-seven and weighing about 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black cap and a black jacket with the words “Solidarity Co-op” on it.
“The investigation is ongoing,” Longstreet said.
Anyone with knowledge of Unatweenuk’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kuujjuaq police station at 819-964-2095, or email anonymous tips to tips@nunavikpolice.ca.
Sanaak Unatweenuk is from George River. He arrived to Kuujjuaq for construction training.
We all hope he is found safe.
Where can we find current information on the status of this search?
Ongoing?
Stopped?