Search underway for missing man along Des Plaines River in Libertyville

A search is underway for a missing man on Friday afternoon along the Des Plaines River in north suburban Libertyville.

Libertyville police said that, around 3:40 p.m., officers responded to the area of Lake Minear and the Des Plaines River Trail to assist Lake County Forest Preserve Police in the search for a missing person.

Lake County Forest Preserves Police said they are searching for a missing man who was last seen near a Lake County forest preserve after leaving his home in Evanston. 

Police deployed a drone as part of the search. Libertyville Fire Chief Mike Pakosta said crews were also planning to use sonar equipment to search Lake Minear.

Further information on the missing person was not immediately available.