David Pineo has been missing from his residence in Black Creek on Aug. 21. Photo supplied

Comox Valley RCMP confirm Black Creek missing man found

UPDATE: Pineo had been reported missing from his residence on Aug. 21

  • Aug. 23, 2021 12:00 a.m.

The Comox Valley RCMP confirmed a missing Black Creek man has been found.

They had been requesting assistance from the public to locate 72-year-old David Pineo.

He had been reported missing from his residence in Black Creek on Aug. 21 after failing to return home that evening.

“David is not able to communicate verbally and requires daily medication,” said Const. Monika Terragni, media relations officer for Comox Valley RCMP. “His scooter was located at Bracken Park; however, he was nowhere to be found. Currently, Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue is searching the area. The Oyster River Fire Department and RCMP Air Services have also been assisting with the search efforts.”


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