Tony Bortner, a fire police captain at Laurel Fire Company has been missing for almost a week now. In a Facebook post, Laurel Fire company has requested the community to come forward and help in the search for Tony Bortner. The post read:
Friends and supporters, Laurel Fire needs your help. Our Fire Police Captain has been missing for nearly 48 hours with no contact with anyone. This is very out of character for Tony.
They went on to detail his vehicle in the post by saying:
Tony is known to drive a red 2008 Subaru Forester PA registration LKX9294. If you have seen Tony or his vehicle, please contact PSP Loganville Barracks.
Where was Tony Bortner last seen?
Tony Bortner, a 50-year-old resident of Windsor, was last seen on October 17. He's described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 220 pounds. His mother, Nancy Chipps, expressed her desire for him to return home safely.
Tony Bortner's vehicle was discovered at Lock 12 in Lower Chanceford Township, York County, a densely wooded area near the Susquehanna River. Search and rescue teams, including K-9 units and state troopers, have been actively combing the vicinity since the vehicle was found over the weekend.
According to his father, Michael Chipps, Tony, and his wife had a minor disagreement, which may have prompted him to take some time away. Michael noted:
"We had heard that he had a little tiff going on with his wife and that they needed to get away from each other for a short time,"
Tony Bortner has served as a fire police captain with the Laurel Fire Company #1 for many years, and his disappearance was publicly announced by the fire company on their Facebook page when he had been missing for nearly 48 hours.
Tony's father Micheal expressed his son's deep connection to the fire department, stating, "It's his passion, and for him not to be in touch with them is out of character."
Authorities indicated they tracked Tony's phone to the river area around 2:15 PM on Thursday but lost the signal shortly thereafter. Despite their concerns, Tony's parents do not suspect foul play. Micheal, Tony Bortner's father added:
"He always helps everyone out...he's got the biggest heart. Everyone likes him,"
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Tony's parents also mentioned that he is a paramedic, so they believe he would have been able to help himself and find shelter if he got hurt.
The authorities have requested anyone with any information regarding Tony Bortner to reach out to the Pennsylvania State Police at the Loganville Barracks.
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