UPDATE 2:30 PM - Public Assistance Requested to Locate Missing Elderly Man
File 2024-16976
Delta, BC – September 9th, 2024 –
Updated 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 are renewing our call for public assistance in locating an 83-year-old missing senior. (Name Removed) left home yesterday morning at 10am with the intension of returning home at 5pm; however, he did not return home as planned.
There has been a possible sighting of him at approximately 3pm yesterday afternoon in the 8500 block Scott Rd, Delta. There is a possibility that he may still be in this area, in a confused state.
We are asking residents of North Delta and Surrey who live near this location to check their yards, sheds, cars, and property, specifically looking for (name removed). Search and Rescue has been mobilized and will be checking this area as well.
There is growing concern for his well-being as his disappearance is uncharacteristic. In addition, confusion can worsen with anxiety, increasing the urgency to find him.
Please see the additional photo of him below. He is described as an 83-year-old Caucasian male, 6’2” tall, 196 lbs, grey balding hair, and brown eyes, with prescription glasses. The previous clothing description has now been updated. He is wearing a dark polo/golf shirt with collar, and beige/light coloured pants.
If you locate (name removed), please remain with him and call the Delta Police at (604)946-4411 or the police of jurisdiction.
For more information, please contact:
A/Insp. James Sandberg
Public Affairs Manager
Delta Police Department