Authorities in Rimouski are concerned about the whereabouts of Éric Avon, a 48-year-old professor. He has been missing since Monday afternoon. Avon is a well-known figure at Cégep de Rimouski, where he served as a professor and previously coached the school’s football team.
Details of the Search for Éric Avon
Éric Avon was last seen around 1:10 PM on Monday. Witnesses reported that he was walking south on Saint-Louis Street in Rimouski. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has stepped in to assist with the search.
Community Concern
Frédéric Deshaies, a spokesperson for the SQ, stated that Avon’s family is worried about his safety. In response to his disappearance, a major police operation was launched near the Cégep de Rimouski. Classes were suspended for the day to facilitate the search efforts.
Physical Description
Éric Avon is described as follows:
- Height: 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
- Weight: 102 kilograms (225 pounds)
- Hair: Bald
- Eye Color: Green
On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing:
- A black puffer coat with the Cégep de Rimouski logo
- A gray North Face beanie
- Dark pants
- Gray Hoaka shoes
Recent Activities
In addition to his teaching duties, Avon ran for municipal office in the Saint-Odile district on November 2. He received 47% of the votes but finished just behind Gregory Thorez, who secured a third term.
The community remains hopeful for Avon’s safe return and is actively supporting the search efforts. El-Balad will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
