Increased police presence in Smiths Falls July 16 tied to 2023 missing person case

Ontario Provincial Police say they are executing a search warrant today (Wednesday, July 16) on Empress Avenue in Smiths Falls as part of an ongoing investigation into the 2023 disappearance of Robbie Thomson.

Police say in a media release Wednesday morning that residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area throughout the day. Police say there is no threat to public safety.

Members of the OPP Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team and Forensic Identification Services are at the scene, along with officers from the Smiths Falls Police Service.

The investigation into Thomson’s disappearance remains ongoing.