(UPDATE: Nov. 13 @ 2:40 pm) – Only a few hours after a public plea was put out, Brent Erb has been found.

The Vernon man was previously last seen on Nov. 5, but officially reported as missing this morning.

(Original story: Nov. 13 @ 7:30 am) – Mounties in the North Okanagan have asked for the public’s help to find a missing man. 

Brent Erb, who lives in Vernon, was last seen on Nov. 5. 

Police said they are “very concerned” for Brent’s health and wellbeing. 

Photo credit: RCMP

His family and friends said it is out of character for him to be out of contact for so long. 

Brent’s description is: 

• White man

• 39 years old 

• 5ft 6in

• 134 lbs

• Brown hair

• Brown eyes

Anyone with information about Brent’s whereabouts is asked to call their local police. 

To stay anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit nokscrimestoppers.com.