TURNER -- Police are asking the public to help them find 25-year-old James Lessard, who has been missing since Tuesday.

Lessard is from Turner. He had been living with his parents there but recently has been upset about the death of his mother. His family said he was last seen driving the family vehicle, a white 2007 Chevy cargo work van with two racks on top.

His family has not heard from him since he was last seen yesterday, which is highly unusual, family members say.

Police describe him as a white male, brown eyes and black hair about 5-feet-10-inches tall. Any leads to his whereabouts should be made to the Androscoggin Coutny Sheriff's Department at 784-7361 ext. 0.

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