Search Continues for Missing Canadian in Punta Gorda, Several Detained

Police say the investigation into the disappearance of Canadian national Alfred Pliel remains active, weeks after he was first reported missing in the south.

Pliel, 64, had been living in Indianville, Punta Gorda, for a couple of months before he vanished. His vehicle was discovered in town, but he has not been seen or heard from for several weeks.

Speaking on the ongoing investigation, ASP Stacy Smith said, “It’s an ongoing investigation. During the course of that investigation, police had uncovered several items of interest and had detained several persons.”

No charges have been filed at this time.