Derek Kruger, a 78-year-old from Cape Breton, Canada, has been missing since September 2023. He vanished while traveling from his rural home in Richmond County, Cape Breton, to visit his son in Texas. 

Derek's vehicle was discovered abandoned on a logging road within Cape Breton, despite extensive search efforts by helicopter, search dogs, and rescue teams covering over a hundred kilometers of dense woods, no trace of Derek has been found. 

Derek is described as 5-foot-4 with brown hair, was last seen at a gas station in Antigonish, fueling up his red Mazda Miata. This sighting aligns with his planned route, but his subsequent disappearance remains a mystery. 

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are asking anyone with information to call the Port Hawkesbury detachment at 902-625-2220, or to remain anonymous and call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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