RCMP ask for help in locating missing Eskasoni man

Pierro Michael Johnson Jr was last seen Feb 10 and may be in the Sydney area//RCMP Photo

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Feb 20, 2024 05:01:48 AM.

Last Updated Feb 20, 2024 05:01:52 AM.

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 43-year-old Pierro Micheal Johnson Jr.  Johnson, who was last seen on Feb 10th in Eskasoni, and police believe he may be in the Sydney area.

Johnson, who also goes by the name “Itch,” is described as 5-foot-11, 180 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Johnson is known to wear glasses and was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, a grey ball cap, gloves and orange running shoes.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Pierro Michael Johnson (Jr) is asked to contact Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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