ACTIVE SEARCH Canada- Manfred 'Fred', 87, last seen aboard his blue sailboat 'Passat', ID #'50E99759, Pickering Ontario, 29 Sept. '23 *REWARD*

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/missing-boater-87-years-old-lake-ontario-1.6985263

''Durham Regional Police are searching for a missing 87-year-old man who was last seen Friday sailing out of Frenchman's Bay on Lake Ontario.

On Monday, at around 8 p.m., officers were called to a home in the area of Bayly Street and St Martins Drive in Pickering, to conduct a well-being check.

According to a news release issued Tuesday, an investigation was launched after police were unable to find a man identified as Manfred, 87, in his home. Police have not released his full name.

Investigators say they believe he left his home on Friday and was seen at Frenchman's Bay Marina in Pickering where he boarded his sailboat at approximately 12:30 p.m.

"He has not been heard from or seen since," police said.

Manfred is described by police as a white male with a medium build and grey hair. He stands five feet 10 inches tall and was last seen wearing an orange/red hat, a blue shirt and beige pants.''

''Police said his sailboat "Passat," is 25 feet long with a blue haul and is registered under Ontario ID 50E99759.

Anyone with information on Manfred's whereabouts is asked to contact police. Police say tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.''

 

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Police search for missing boater, 87, last seen leaving Pickering

Police are searching for a 87-year-old male boater last seen leaving Frenchman’s Bay aboard his sailboat in Pickering on Sept. 29.

torontosun.com

'Manfred is described by police as a white male with a medium build and grey hair, standing 5'10'​

 

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It's been several days. How have they not found his boat yet? Are they searching?

 

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Cannot seem to find an update, noting this likely unrelated thread.

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May 29 '24

UPDATE #1 Police Searching for Missing 87-Year-Old Male Boater - Durham Regional Police Service

The official website of the Durham Regional Police Service.

www.drps.ca

''Manfred (Fred) has been missing since September 2023. Police and Fred's family are asking the public to stay vigilant on the waterways this summer as the search for any information leading up to his disappearance continues.

On Monday, October 2, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members from West Division attended the area of Bayly Street and St Martins Drive in Pickering for a well-being check. An investigation began after officers were unable to locate the male in his home. Officers have been able to determine that the occupant left his home on Friday, September 29, 2023 and attended Frenchman’s Bay Marina in Pickering where he boarded his sailboat at approximately 12:30 p.m. He has not been heard from or seen since.

Manfred, who goes by Fred, is described as male, White, medium build, 5’10, with grey hair. He was last seen wearing an orange/red hat, blue shirt, and beige pants.

His sailboat Passat, is described as 25 feet, with a blue haul and Ontario ID 50E99759.''