A public plea for help from the family of an elderly Iranian man missing since late last month has yielded several tips but the family's search for their father continues.
Jafar Imanpour went missing from a Port Coquitlam neighbourhood late last month after going for what was supposed to be a 15-minute walk in the Toronto Street area.
He has not been seen since and it was only until police held a press conference with the family last week that investigators began receiving information from the public.
"Before the last news conference there were absolutely no calls from anyone," said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. "Now we are receiving a few tips. Hopefully we will find him soon."
Imanpour had been visiting from Iran when he left his son's home on the evening of Sept. 25. The 74-year-old does not have a history of dementia but the family said he may not be taking heart medication, which could cause him to be confused and disoriented.
Imanpour is described as an Iranian male, 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 190 lb. He has balding white hair, a white mustache and was last seen wearing a dark blue baseball hat, black jacket, blue jeans, black runners and glasses.
When he left the home he did not have his wallet, money or a phone.
At a press conference last week Imanpour's son, Hossein Imenpour, issued a public plea in Farsi, hoping that his father will hear the message and come home.
"Where have you gone?," he said. "We are all waiting for you. Mom and the rest of the family are waiting for your return and we want to see you as soon as possible. If you can see me or hear my voice, please contact the police."
Imanpour does not speak any English and does not know anyone in the area other than his family.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
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