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Reward increased for info leading to missing man

The family of a missing elderly man who disappeared from a Port Coquitlam neighbourhood more than a month ago has increased the reward offered to anyone who provides information leading to his whereabouts.

The family of a missing elderly man who disappeared from a Port Coquitlam neighbourhood more than a month ago has increased the reward offered to anyone who provides information leading to his whereabouts.

Jafar Imanpour had been visiting from Iran when he went missing on Sept. 25 after leaving his son's Toronto Street home supposedly for a 15-minute walk.

The family had initially offered a $5,000 reward for any information however, Mehrnaz Imenpour, Jafar's daughter, said they have increased the amount to $10,000.

"I think informing people and waiting for some sign can help us to find him," she said. "Maybe this reward will help."

She said the family is desperate to locate their missing father and have been posting signs around the Tri-Cities asking for information.

Search and rescue crews have searched the forested areas north of Port Coquitlam and family and police have canvassed the neighbourhood.

Imanpour is described as an Iranian man, 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 190 lb. He is balding with white hair and moustache, and was last seen wearing a dark blue ball cap, black jacket, blue jeans, black runners and glasses.

When he left the home, he did not have his wallet, money or a phone, and police said he had not been taking his blood pressure medication and may have been confused. The family said he has been forgetful in the past but has never left without returning.

Imanpour does not speak any English and does not know anyone in the area other than his family. He is known to frequent Starbucks in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam and his family said he does not suffer from dementia or alzheimers

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.