Cass County authorities and the family of a missing Leader-area man are increasing and extending the reward in the hopes it may lead to new clues about his disappearance.

Peter Achermann, age 82, was last seen in the Staples Motley area July 24, 2009. His vehicle was located the following day on a minimum maintenance road in
Becker Township in Cass County. 

Peter walks with a wooden cane and wears a red, white and blue Swiss floppy hat. 

The reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for Achermann’s disappearance, if it is determined it happened as the result of foul play. This increase is made possible due to the “For Pete’s Sake” benefit and contributions to the Achermann family.

The reward will remain in effect until Sept. 15, 2010. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424 or 1-800-450-2677.