ELY - A 37-year-old man from Ely, missing since Thursday, Dec. 3, was located safe, the Ely Police Department reported on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Michael Ray Jacobson, 37, was last seen at his place of employment in Ely on Thursday Dec 3 around 7 a m. Jacobson, who works at a bait and tackle store, told his wife that he was going to check on the thickness of ice on several area lakes. Jacobson was last heard from over the phone around 5 p.m. that day and told his wife he was on his way home.
“Mr. Jacobson has been located safe, and the Ely Police Department would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance,” said Ely Police Chief Chad Houde.
Jacobson was reported to be driving a gray 2008 Dodge Ram, and, according to police, community members checked area lakes and boat ramps all weekend.
“Many members of our community went out of their way to help find Mr. Jacobson, and we appreciate all of their efforts,” Houde told the Timberjay.