Search for missing person in Cannon Falls to resume Thursday

The search for a man who went missing in Cannon Falls on Monday continued through Tuesday and will pick up on Thursday.

Cannon Falls police say they were told at 8:11 p.m. on Monday that a 60-year-old man had gone missing in the 300 block of Larkspur Lane. It was determined that the man had taken his dog for a walk in the woods.

Officers used footprints in the snow to find the route they believed he took through the area. However, due to the darkness and cold temperatures, they required additional assistance.

The police department said the man’s trail was followed through the woods and along the river, but they were unable to locate the 60-year-old and suspended the search at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday.

The search resumed on Tuesday with additional resources at 9 a.m. but was postponed later in the evening due to darkness, high winds, and falling temperatures.

An update from the Cannon Falls Police Department on Tuesday night said officials will resume the search on Thursday and use Wednesday as a planning day.

Officials are asking people not to conduct their own searches but say residents living in areas near Cannon Falls should check any sheds or outbuildings.

The missing person has not been identified by the police department.