The Chico Police Department will begin involvement in the missing person case of Brett Olson, who was last seen Sept. 2.
Chico Police Chief Kirk Trostle announced in a press conference tonight that the department would be sharing any leads or information with the Glenn County Sheriff’s department.
Search and rescue officials have used boats, helicopters and under-water cameras on the Sacramento River in the search of Olson, Trostle said. Searches will continue in the Chico community and on the river.
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“I don’t want to give any false hope and say that he isn’t in the river,” Trostle said.
Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones described the dangers of taking divers underwater.
“We are using other technology to look under the water, he said. “Bringing in dive teams is something we contemplate due to the dangerous snag and deep pools in the Sacramento River.”
Search and rescue have not stopped their pursuit and are scheduled to continue their search Sunday using watercraft, Jones said.
Chico police stated that they will follow up on any credible leads via social media and tips that come into the police station.
Olson’s iPhone, which has been missing since the day he disappeared, was discovered by a family friend in an undisclosed area, Trostle said. Chico police will conduct a forensic test and hope to have the results tonight.
Volunteers have set up an email address for information at findbrett@ci.chico.ca.us and continue to help authorities in the search for Olson.
Earlier today, Olson’s friends handed out fliers on the corner of Broadway and Third streets.
There are groups spread out through the town of Chico, said Shane Wright, the volunteer search group organizer. The search groups canvassed Nord and Mangrove avenues, and went to homeless camps to get any information.
“We are getting information out to every spot here in Chico,” Wright said.
Any additional information or tips should be reported to the Chico Police Department at 530-897-4900.
