There is no reason to believe the man, Lewis Hyde, went into the creek, said Investigator Eric Hill, Batavia PD, but because he was last seen in the area and his jacket was found yesterday on the bank of the creek, officials decided it best to undertake a search.
"We're doing our due diligence and hoping we don't find him," said Hill.
By 12:30, crews had searched the north half of the creek and were halfway done with the south side, and Hyde had not been located.
If his body is not found in the creek, it provides hope he's still alive, Hill noted.
Hyde is described as being 5’10”, 180 pounds.
He was last seen at 2 a.m. March 11, wearing a tan coat, jeans, and black boots.
Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the Batavia Police Department at (585) 345-6350.
