BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a missing person.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension stated in a missing and endangered social media post that 31-year-old Corey Adam Bryant was last seen north of Bemidji on Jan. 26, wearing camouflage pants and a black sweatshirt.
“The sheriff’s office has investigated and followed up on several leads but ha[s] not been able to make contact with Bryant,” stated a Feb. 13 news release from the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office.
Bryant is a 5-foot, 11-inch white man, weighing approximately 200 pounds with blue eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office at 218-333-9111.
Editor's Note: This story was updated on Feb. 19, 2026, with new photos of Bryant, the date he was last seen and a clothing description.
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