Truck driver missing in Williams County

3/18/2012

HOLIDAY CITY, Ohio — Williams County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a missing 48-year-old man.

Authorities say Surat Nuenoom, 48, a truck driver who checked into the Holiday City Ramada Inn at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, hasn’t been seen since.

Mr. Nuenoom was to deliver a shipment to Gary, Ind., but when he did not arrive, his employer reported him missing at about 12:49 p.m. Friday, the sheriff’s office said Sunday afternoon.

The truck Mr. Nuenoom was driving was left in the parking lot, and all of his belongings left in his room. Investigators do not suspect foul play.

The man may have been seen walking westbound on County Road M-50 toward County Road 13 on Friday. He has not contacted his family or employer, authorities said.

Deputies have searched the area and done door-to-door canvassing in the immediate area. An air search was also conducted using a Life Flight helicopter.

Mr. Nuenoom is Asian, about 5 feet, 6 inches, and weighs about 175 pounds. He has brown eyes and black and white hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 419-636-3151 or 1-866-6760.