Police have released surveillance footage and photos with a renewed plea for public assistance in relation to the disappearance of a Cornwall man four years ago.
On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) received a report of a missing person. Paul Bellemore, of Cornwall, was last seen along the waterfront at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall on Friday, July 29, 2022. The CPS requested the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the ongoing investigation on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
The OPP is releasing surveillance footage that shows Bellemore last known sighting on Friday, July 29, 2022. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Bellemore is captured pulling into the Cornwall Civic Complex in his black 2018 BMW sedan. He subsequently enters the Cornwall Square mall and briefly stops at a kiosk. After exiting the mall, Bellemore walks toward Lamoureux Park and proceeds behind the bandshell, an outdoor stage used for performances and events. He has not been seen since that day. Bellemore is described as:
- 43 years old at the time of his disappearance
- 5’11” (180 cm)
- 159 lbs (72 kg)
- Green eyes
- Balding/shaved head
- Last seen wearing a light-coloured shirt with shorts, a grey Hurley hat and black camouflage sandals
Police suspect foul play and urge anyone with information in relation to Bellemore’s disappearance to come forward.
The investigation is being conducted by the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). Assistance has been provided by the OPP’s Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team, Aviation Services, Urban Search and Rescue CBRNE Response Team, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, and Canine Unit.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation or the whereabouts of Paul Bellemore is asked to contact the OPP dedicated tipline at 1-833-941-8820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
