Edmonton police are asking the public to help find Peter Lee, 68. He has dementia and other medical conditions that need regular medication.
Lee was last seen shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, walking away from Misericordia Community Hospital in west Edmonton. He was heading on foot toward 87 Avenue and 170 Street.
Police and his family are worried about him.
What police know
Lee left his retirement residence in the Riverbend area of southwest Edmonton on Wednesday, according to EPS. That evening, he was seen leaving the Misericordia, at 16940 87 Avenue NW, more than 10 kilometres from Riverbend.
Police and staff at his care home have searched extensively but haven’t found him. EPS released its appeal on Thursday morning.
What Peter Lee looks like
About 5'11"
Long grey and black hair
A black goatee
What he was wearing
A blue long-sleeved shirt
Black Adidas pants with white stripes down the sides
Blue running shoes
A black top hat
The top hat may be the easiest thing to spot.
Why time matters
Lee needs regular medication and has been missing since Wednesday evening.
He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt, with no jacket mentioned. Overnight temperatures in Edmonton are dropping below freezing this week.
How you can help
If you live or work near the Misericordia, especially around 87 Avenue and 170 Street, check your garages, sheds, back yards, building entrances and parked vehicles. People with dementia sometimes look for shelter in places like these.
Check your cameras. If you have a doorbell or security camera in west Edmonton, look back through your footage from Wednesday evening.
If you see him:
Call police right away at 780-423-4567, or #377 from a mobile phone. If he looks hurt or in danger, call 911.
If you can, stay nearby and keep him in sight until police arrive.
Approach calmly and speak simply. He may be confused, and he may not respond to his name.
Anyone with information about where Lee might be is asked to call EPS at 780-423-4567, or #377 from a mobile phone.
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