Missing 67-year-old man to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 2, 2024    3:35 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Section is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 67-year-old Joseph Rene Leroux.

Joseph was last seen leaving his residence in the Glen Carin neighbourhood on November 24^th around 8:00pm.

There are concerns for his wellbeing, he has a medical condition that requires medication.

He is described as a white male with a slim build and gray and black hair. There is no description for the clothing he was last seen wearing.

Joseph is also known to frequent the areas around St. Laurent Blvd and Montreal Road; he may have also travelled to Embrun.

Anyone with information about Joseph’s current whereabouts is asked to call the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366