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Updated: Coquitlam RCMP locate missing elderly man

Coquitlam RCMP say Walter Mazurek was last seen Sunday at approximately 1 p.m. near Princess Auto; his native tongue is Polish and he may appear confused
Diane Strandberg
Diane Strandberg
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Coquitlam RCMP say Walter Mazurek was last seen on Sunday, May 16 at approximately 1 p.m. near Princess Auto – 931 Tupper Avenue, Coquitlam.Coquitlam RCMP

Updated: This man has been found, report Coquitlam RCMP, which thanked the public and media in an update to this press release.

Coquitlam RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in the search for a missing 86-year-old man.

Walter Mazurek was last seen on Sunday, May 16 at approximately 1 p.m. near Princess Auto – 931 Tupper Avenue, Coquitlam.

Mazurek was reported missing to the police at 4:18 pm. 

Police are concerned for the wellbeing of Mazurek and would like to speak to him.

Mazurek is described as a Caucasian male, 5’3 tall (160 cms) and 165 lbs ( 75 Kgs) with  short grey hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a grey shirt (Alaska Highway), black pants and black dress shoes.

Police say Mazurek speaks limited English — Polish is his mother tongue — and may be confused.

If you have seen Mazurek, or if you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 21-12833.