The Coquitlam RCMP have launched an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old man whose disappearance has raised significant concerns among authorities and family members.
Donald Brodie was last seen at his residence in the 300-block of Sheffield Avenue on Wednesday, February 21st. According to police investigators, the senior requires essential medication that he does not have with him, making his swift location a matter of critical importance.
Description of Missing Senior
Donald Brodie is described as a Caucasian male standing 5'8" tall with a medium build. He has short grey hair and distinctive brown eyes. When he was last spotted, he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and brown shoes.
Mounties Seek Community Assistance
The Coquitlam RCMP are urging anyone who may have seen Donald or has information about his current whereabouts to come forward immediately. Local residents are being asked to check their properties, including yards, sheds, and vehicles, in case the missing senior has sought shelter nearby.
"We are growing increasingly concerned for Donald's health and safety," stated a Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson. "Given his age and medical needs, time is of the essence in ensuring he receives proper care and returns home safely."
How to Help
Anyone with information about Donald Brodie's disappearance is encouraged to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-5125. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at solvecrime.ca.
The search continues throughout the Coquitlam area as authorities and community members work together to bring the missing senior home safely.
