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Cass County authorities and the family of Peter Achermann, age 82, a missing Staples man, are extending the time period of the reward to Sept. 1, 2011, in hopes it may lead to new clues about his disappearance.

Achermann was last seen in the Staples-Motley area on July 24, 2009. His vehicle was located the following day on a minimum maintenance road in Becker Township of Cass County. Peter walks with a wooden cane.[[In-content Ad]]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 a result of foul play. This reward is made possible by fund raisers and contributions to the Achermann family.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office at (218) 547-1424 or 1-800-450-2677.

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