Robert John Aho, known as Robbie, was 31 when he walked away from the Land O’ Lakes Cottages in Marten River, Ontario, on the afternoon of October 12, 2009. He left about 1:00 p.m., heading west on Highway 64 toward Field. At last sighting he wore a blue and white Toronto Maple Leafs long-sleeved shirt, a black vest, blue jeans and a blue baseball cap, and carried a duffel bag and a packsack that held a change of clothes and a camera.

Robert had epilepsy and was taking medication; he reportedly had only a couple of days’ supply with him when he disappeared. Family, friends and the Ontario Provincial Police mounted an extensive search that covered more than 1,000 acres, using ATVs, a helicopter, and canine units. Some of his belongings — including boots and a Maple Leafs jersey — were found along trails near hydro lines and highways 64 and 11, which prompted grid searches and forensic examination. Leads at food banks and hostels were checked, and later an age-progression sketch was released.

The investigation remains open and the family has said they were frustrated by a delay in the initial police response. Does anyone who was in the Marten River or North Bay area in October 2009 remember seeing Robert or the belongings that were recovered?