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Missing Alzheimer patient located, police say

Greater Sudbury Police is asking for the public's help to find a missing person with Alzheimer's disease. Roland MacDonald, an Algonquin Road resident, was last seen just before noon Thursday and was reported missing at 1:45 p.m.
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Roland MacDonald, who resides on Algonquin Road in Sudbury, was last seen just before noon Thursday. He was reported missing at 1:45 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 705-675-9171. Supplied photo.

Greater Sudbury Police is asking for the public's help to find a missing person with Alzheimer's disease. Roland MacDonald, an Algonquin Road resident, was last seen just before noon Thursday and was reported missing at 1:45 p.m. 


MacDonald is 5-foot-6, weighs 190 pounds and has with grey hair. When last seen he was wearing dark blue jeans, black boots and a plaid jacket with a hood. Due to the cold, police say he is not dressed properly for the frigid weather.

 

“MacDonald is a prolific walker and has been known to walk long distances,” the news release said. “He may have a walking stick, although that is not confirmed.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).