Darren J. Werner, 57, was last seen in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, on September 16, 2021, and reported missing the next day. He was described as well liked in his community, worked for many years as a millwright at General Motors, ran a chicken farm and stored vehicles on his property. Family said he left with only his cellphone and wallet and had no known reason to disappear.

Early investigation suggested a sighting of him entering an unknown vehicle in the Townline Road area, but that tip could not be corroborated and police were unable to identify any make, model or color. Ground searches and a drone survey around his residence produced no leads. In June 2022 the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit took over the investigation and the disappearance was classified as having suspicious circumstances, though police did not initially suspect foul play. The case remains open and active.

If anyone in Niagara-on-the-Lake remembers Darren, his routines, or saw anything in the Townline Road area around September 16, 2021, please come forward with information.