83-year-old man missing from Blissfield
William Gaston was last seen Thursday afternoon
CBC News
Posted: Sep 21, 2012 11:53 AM AT
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2012 12:59 PM AT
William Gaston, 83, of Blissfield, was last seen driving his truck on Thursday afternoon. (RCMP)RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 83-year-old man from Blissfield.
William Gaston is in relatively good shape, but he does require medication for some health conditions, Const. Eric Anderson stated in a news release.
Gaston was last seen Thursday at about 3 p.m., driving his truck along Route 8 near the Green Bye Road.
He enjoys the outdoors, especially being out in the woods, said Anderson.
Gaston is described as being between five-foot-eight-inches and five-foot-10 inches tall, with a slightly heavy set build, balding grey hair and glasses. He walks with a cane.
His truck is a navy blue 2000 GMC Sierra with a veteran's licence plate, WP 498.
Gaston was last seen wearing dark jeans, a long sleeve shirt, and a baseball cap with an Air Force logo on the front.
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