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Search underway along Allegheny River in missing person cases

A “thorough” search of the Allegheny River is set for today in connection with two missing person cases.

John Christopher Nelson was last seen on Feb. 5 and Nicole Lee Font was last seen on March 14.

According to city police, the search will focus on the area between Point Park and Mead Island.

Police say the cases appear to be unrelated and that no foul play is suspected.

“Individuals using the river for recreation purposes today are asked to avoid the boats of dive teams and K9 teams,” police said in a statement.

The statement explained that Saturday’s activity is a continuation of a search started on Friday. City police are working with the Warren Fire Department, Glade VFD, Rosie Marketing LLC’s drone service, the Chautauqua County Dive Team, the Jamestown Police Drone team and the NY State Police K9 Unit.

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