Anoka police seek public's help in finding missing 40-year-old man

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Pictured is missing 40-year-old Brandon Stott. (Photo provided by Minnesota BCA) (Supplied)

ANOKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating a 40-year-old man who was last seen at his job in Anoka. 

Brandon Stott was last seen on April 8 at his workplace, 201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill. He failed to show up for his shift two days later, which authorities say is out of character for him. 

The latest on search for Brandon Stott

What we know:

Authorities say on Tuesday, the Anoka-Champlin Fire Department conducted an extensive search of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. Nothing was located during the search, and authorities say they will conduct another search sometime this week.

Authorities were given and located video footage that shows a man believed to be Stott walking back to and getting to his residence on the night of April 8. A missing person’s report was filed, and Stott was entered as potentially endangered due to his emotional state and some things he said the day he was last seen.

The backstory:

According to the Anoka Police Department, Stott doesn’t have a vehicle, and both people who know him and law enforcement are concerned for his well-being. Residents and business owners in the area are asked to check their cameras for any possible sightings of Stott. 

"We want to assure the community that efforts to locate Brandon are still ongoing. Investigators are working tirelessly, following up on every lead and doing everything possible to bring him home safely," the Anoka Police Department said in an update on Monday. 

Stott is described as 6-foot-3 with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and a plain black ball cap. 

Community search

Why you should care:

Last Sunday, a search was organized by co-workers with 201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill, in conjunction with Anoka police. Hundreds of volunteers showed up, searched throughout the city and after almost four hours, didn’t find anything significant pointing to Stott’s potential whereabouts.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 or the Anoka Police Department at 763-427-1212. 

"Thank you for your continued support and vigilance," police added. "Let’s work together to bring Brandon home."