CANCELLED: Confirmed located by Nanaimo RCMP

as reported in the Nanaimo News

The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 79 year Peter Dickinson, who left his care home facility on Machleary Street early Saturday morning and has not been seen or heard from since.

He has significant health issues and suffers from dementia.

Police say Dickinson has not accessed his bank account, he does not carry a cell phone nor does he have access to a motor vehicle.

He has several friends residing in Port Hardy and it is believed he may attempt to make his way there.

He’s described as is 79 years old, 5 ft. 7, 140 pounds with very thin grey hair. His last know clothing description consists of a blue jacket, black pants and black sneakers. He may also be wearing a baseball cap. He has a blue backpack with him which contains several changes of clothes.

If you see Peter, you’re asked to call 911 or the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.