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RCMP, family searching for missing man

81-year-old Bowser man last seen on Feb. 4
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James Roberts

The Oceanside RCMP is looking for public’s assistance in locating missing Bowser man, James Roberts.

The 81-year-old was last seen on Feb. 4, leaving his residence in Bowser near the Lighthouse Community Centre at 10:30 a.m. Roberts suffers from dementia and left on foot in an unknown direction. He is quite possibly disoriented.

Roberts is Caucasian, 6 foot 2 tall, slender, short grey hair, green eyes.He was last seen wearing blue jeans, green jacket, brown and white hat, and glasses.

Family is asking everyone who lives in the Qualicum Bay/Bowser vicinity to check their property.  He may have sought shelter during the recent rainy weather.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of James Roberts is urged to contact the Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.