Nanaimo RCMP along with search and rescue crews are searching for 81-year-old Bob Emre who has dementia. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

MISSING MAN

UPDATED: 81-year-old man with dementia located safe and sound

Jul 24, 2020 | 5:23 PM

UPDATE: Bob Emre has been located safe and sound.

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EARLIER: NANAIMO — RCMP along with search and rescue crews are conducting a search for a missing 81-year-old man.

Bob Emre was last seen around 1 p.m. at the Home Depot parking lot in north Nanaimo.

Emre suffers from dementia and there are concerns for his safety given his condition and age.

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He’s described as 5’11 with a slim build and shaggy grey hair. Emre was wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans when he was last seen walking his brown Jack Russell-Bassett hound cross.

There is no picture of Emre currently available.

If anyone sees Emre, they’re encouraged to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250 745 2345.

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