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UPDATE: Missing 75-year-old man found, say Williams Lake RCMP

The matter is under investigation
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RCMP are asking the public to stay away from the Doyle Road area as a search is underway for a missing man Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (Google maps photo)

Update:

Williams Lake RCMP confirmed at 3:15 p.m. the missing man has been found. The matter continues to be under investigation, Byron said, thanking the public for their assistance.

Update:

As the search continues Tuesday afternoon, RCMP are asking neighbours in the Rose Lake area to check their properties and inside any buildings they may have for signs of a missing 75-year-old man.

If you see anything suspicious or out-of-the-ordinary, you are asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP.

The search is focused on finding the missing man, and does not pose any risk to the public, Byron confirmed.

Original:

Williams Lake RCMP are asking the public to stay away from the Doyle Road area east of Williams Lake as a search is underway for a missing person.

Acting Officer in Charge of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment Staff Sgt. Del Byron said searchers are trying to locate a 75-year-old man, believed to be suffering from a medical issue.

Doyle Road is located off of Allpress Road in the Rose Lake area.

The man was last seen wearing jeans and a dark wool sweater.

Members of the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue have been called in to assist as well as the Police Dog Services and RCMP helicopter.

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A desire to travel led me to a full-time photographer position at the Williams Lake Tribune in B.C.’s interior.
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