Edmonton Police Service

07/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2024 15:15

Police seek public's assistance locating missing senior male

Police seek public's assistance locating missing senior male

For Immediate Release:23-Jul-2024 @ 3:52 PM
MRU #:MP24R019

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking the public's assistance locating a missing 87-year-old male.

William Zaplachinski, 87,was last seen on foot in the area of 112 Street and 153 Avenue at 5:43 this morning, Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Heis described as 5' to 5'3" tall with an average build. He is wearing a black Costco brand jacket, the same Oilers "Western Conference Champs 2024" hat pictured in the second photo below, and the green plaid shirt pictured in the third photo below.

Missing senior: William Zaplachinski, 87

Zaplachinski wearing hat he was last seen in

Zaplachinski wearing shirt he was last seen in

Zaplachinski has dementia and requires daily medication. Family and police are therefore concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information about Zaplachinski'swhereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone.

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