John C. Nelson

A search is underway for a missing Warren man.

John C. Nelson, 55, was last seen on Friday, Feb. 5.

Nelson is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 160 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.

The City of Warren Police Department is heading up the search.

“We’re following up on multiple leads,” Chief Joe Sproveri said. “The investigation is developing.”

The effort included a search of the Allegheny River on Sunday reportedly centered on the Point Park area.

“There was a river search in relation to the missing person,” Sproveri said. “We were assisted by the Warren Fire Department and Glade Water Rescue Team. The search yielded negative results.”

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Nelson is asked to call City of Warren Police at 723-2700.