Nova Scotia

Man's body found after ATV rollover in Cape Breton

Cape Breton Regional Police say they have found a man dead following an ATV rollover near Alder Point.

Cape Breton Regional Police were searching near Alder Point for a missing person

A consultant says the Cape Breton Regional Police force has more officers than most other jurisdictions and is older and more male than the Canadian average. (CBC)

Cape Breton Regional Police say they have found a man's body following an ATV rollover near Alder Point.

According to police, officers were searching an area near Colonial Drive for a missing person when the body was located.

Earlier this week, police sent out a release saying a search was ongoing for Jefferey Harrietha.

On Thursday night, police say an air unit search team located a yellow ATV that matched the description of one Harrietha was using. 

Officers located a man's body near the ATV a short time later. 

On Friday afternoon, police confirmed the victim was Harrietha, 32. 

Anyone with details related to the case are being asked to contact police at 902-563-5151. People wishing to remain anonymous can call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.