On November 30, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., State Police members were informed of a missing hiker. Leo DuFour, age 22, of Vaudreuil, QC, came to the United States to hike the Allen Mountain trailhead in the town of Newcomb on Friday, November 29, 2024. New York State Forest Rangers started an active investigation regarding the location of DuFour. New York State Police were informed of the missing hiker and responded to the Command Post. A multi-agency search is still being conducted to locate DuFour.
The State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Leo DuFour. He is known to have gone hiking on the Allen Mount trailhead wearing a black Arc Teryx Coat, black shell pants, a tan winter hat, a black backpack, and reflective sunglasses. He is approximately 150 lbs, approximately 5’7", and has brown hair.
If anyone has information on Dufour’s location, they are asking the contact State Police at 518-897-2000.
Contact Troop B Public Information Officer: Trooper Brandi M. Ashley
