Public Assistance Requested to Locate Missing Elderly Man
File 2024-16976
Delta, BC – September 9th, 2024 – Updated at 640pm
The Delta Police are happy to announce that the elderly man missing from North Delta has been located and is in good condition. A good Samaritan aware of the missing person investigation recognized the man and contacted police.
Thank you to all who helped spread social media posts and those who helped search for the man. Thank you to our Search and Rescue partners as well. We have a great community!
All identification references and photos will be removed from the previously published releases.
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The Delta Police Department is requesting public assistance to help locate a missing 83-year-old man. (Name removed) suffers from some memory loss, police and family have concern that he may be unable to find his way home.
On September 8th, 2024, at 10am, he left his North Delta home with plans to take transit to Hastings Park in Vancouver. He was expected to be home at approximately 5pm; however, he failed to return. His attendance at Hastings Park has not been confirmed.
Investigators are asking the public to be on the lookout for (name removed). He is described as a Caucasian male, 6’2” tall, 196 lbs, grey balding hair, and brown eyes, with prescription glasses. He is wearing a brown shirt and black dress pants.
If you locate (name removed), please remain with him and call the Delta Police Department at (604)946-4411 or the local police of jurisdiction. Delta Police file 2024-16976 refers.
For further information, please contact:
A/Insp. James Sandberg
Public Affairs Manager
Delta Police Department