Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed that a 92-year-old man who was reported missing early Thursday morning in Picton has been located and is safe.
Details of the incident
According to a statement from the OPP, the man was reported missing from the Picton area in Prince Edward County. Police did not disclose the man's name or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but they thanked the public for their assistance in locating him.
No further details have been released about where or how the man was found. The OPP emphasized that the matter is now resolved and there is no ongoing risk to the community.
Police response
The OPP had issued a missing person alert earlier in the day, urging anyone with information to come forward. The quick resolution was attributed to the cooperation of the public and the efforts of officers involved.
Police remind the public that missing person cases involving elderly individuals are taken very seriously, and they encourage families to take precautions to ensure the safety of seniors, such as regular check-ins and providing identification.
