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UPDATE: Police still searching for elderly man with dementia

Delta police is still requesting the public’s assistance in locating an elderly North Delta man with dementia. Officers are looking for 88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera, who has not been seen since 11 a.m. on Friday.
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Delta police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an elderly North Delta man with dementia.

Delta police is still requesting the public’s assistance in locating an elderly North Delta man with dementia.

Officers are looking for 88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera, who has not been seen since 11 a.m. on Friday.

He went went missing from the family home in North Delta, near Nordel Way and 116th St. He suffers from dementia and is described as: as South Asian male, with a slim build, 5’8” who was last seen wearing a light blue turban, a plaid shirt, black vest, and khaki pants. He speaks only Punjabi.

“Mr. Sanghera’s family is very concerned about his well-being,” said Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta police. “He is a frequent user of transit, but unfortunately our officers’ initial searches have not yielded any results. His family believes he may be travelling towards the temple at 140th Street and 84th Ave. in Surrey, but he has not yet been there today.”

If you believe you have seen Mr. Sanghera or have information on his whereabouts, please contact police at 604-946-4411.