Update: The BCA said Sunday evening the alert has been canceled after 40-year-old John Derrick was found deceased. 

 

Previous Story: Jacobson, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have issued a statewide alert for a missing Minnesota man. 

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The Minnesota BCA issued the alert on Saturday. He was last seen on Friday.

The alert identifies the missing man as 40-year-old John Derrick. The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office says he was spotted leaving his residence in Jacobson, MN, which is about 20 miles southeast of Grand Rapids.

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Derrick is described as white, 6’2”, 190 pounds with a bald head and blue eyes. He was wearing camouflage overalls, non-insulated rubber boots and a baseball cap during his last sighting.

 

Authorities say Derrick does not have his phone with him. A suspected direction of travel and description of a vehicle or mode of transportation are not available.

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Anyone who may  have seen or know the whereabouts of Derrick is asked to contact the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office at 218-326-3477.

Officials say anyone who may see Derrick should not attempt to make contact with him and call the sheriff’s office directly.

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