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Police ask for help to find Alvinston man with dementia
August 31, 2017
FROM LAMBTON OPP
The Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking community assistance in locating a missing elderly male suffering from dementia.
The missing male, Albert LUMLEY, is described as 72 years-of-age, Caucasian, 5′ 5″ in height, thin build, white/grey hair wearing work boots, green shorts, orange shirt and an orange construction “hard” hat. The male was last seen on Elgin Street in Alvinston, Ontario today at 5:30 a.m.
The OPP and Albert’s family are currently searching the Alvinston Area. If anyone has knowledge of Albert’s location or has seen him walking; please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call 9-1-1.
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