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Williams Lake RCMP confirmed at 3:15 p.m. the missing man has been found. The matter continues to be under investigation, Byron said, thanking the public for their assistance.
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As the search continues Tuesday afternoon, RCMP are asking neighbours in the Rose Lake area to check their properties and inside any buildings they may have for signs of a missing 75-year-old man.
If you see anything suspicious or out-of-the-ordinary, you are asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP.
The search is focused on finding the missing man, and does not pose any risk to the public, Byron confirmed.
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Williams Lake RCMP are asking the public to stay away from the Doyle Road area east of Williams Lake as a search is underway for a missing person.
Acting Officer in Charge of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment Staff Sgt. Del Byron said searchers are trying to locate a 75-year-old man, believed to be suffering from a medical issue.
Doyle Road is located off of Allpress Road in the Rose Lake area.
The man was last seen wearing jeans and a dark wool sweater.
Members of the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue have been called in to assist as well as the Police Dog Services and RCMP helicopter.
More to come
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