Nunavut Emergency Management, in consultation with partner agencies, has concluded the search for Rico Akpaleapik in Pond Inlet as of Oct. 13.

Akpaleapik, 15, was last seen on Oct. 2, and was reported missing on Oct. 4. Immediately after being reported missing, local ground search and rescue volunteers were dispatched, and were assisted by the Canadian Rangers. Additional agencies were also engaged, including the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Aerial and water resources were deployed to support the ground search. Additionally, the sent in multiple police officers to assist, including the use of aerial drones and a police dog unit that was flown in from Quebec.

The would like to thank all those who were involved in this search, most notably the local ground search and rescue team.

The police continue to investigate this missing person file and ask anyone with information that may assist with the investigation to please contact Pond Inlet at 867-899-0123.