Police are asking the public to avoid the area while they search.
Joseph Lauren Veinot was last seen in the Spryfield area on May 6.
The 44-year-old is described as 5’9, 165 lbs, shaved head and blue eyes.
He was wearing white-loafer style shoes, jeans and red sweater with East Coast Lifestyle on the chest.
Police are asking Joseph or anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police at 902-490-5020.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
