Tanner Afseth went missing in late July and was finally located safely by police on Monday (Aug. 10).

VicPD announced on Twitter that Afseth had been located and thanked the public for spreading the word.

Good news! Tanner Afseth, who was the subject of a high-risk missing person alert on July 28th has been located. He is safe. Thanks to all who shared his information. #yyj

— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) August 10, 2020

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On July 28, VicPD declared Afseth a high-risk missing person and called on the public to help locate him.

The 25-year-old had last been seen near Shawnigan Lake on July 26 and investigators believed he could be in the Victoria area. The public was asked to keep an eye out for a grey 2005 Nissan Altima with a Saskatchewan licence plate 855 IGS which Afseth was thought to be travelling in with his dog, Soma.

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Officers are searching for Tanner Afseth. (Victora Police Department)