CANADA Canada - Alexander Wiwchar, 72, Yorkton, SK, 17 Oct 1986

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Alexander Wiwchar



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 17, 1986
Location Last Seen: Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Description:
Date of Birth: February 9, 1914
Age: 72 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 178 cm (5'10")
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Hair Color: Unknown/balding
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Alex Wiwchar. Alexander Wiwichar.
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fractured rib on the right side. Curvature of spine.
Clothing & Personal Items : Blue sports jacket. Blue jeans. Dress shoes. Baseball hat. He was carrying a black briefcase containing clothing.
Identifiers: Unknown
Other: Medical - He had unspecified medical concerns and was suspected of having Alzheimer's disease.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Wiwchar was last seen at 2:00 p.m. at the Yorkton, SK bus depot on October 17, 1986. His destination was unknown and he's never been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Wiwchar was living on a farm near Canora, SK, approximately 50 km from Yorkton. It is possible he was suffering from the effects of Alzheimer's disease when he went missing. Few details are available regarding his disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

1. F Division RCMP: Historical Case Unit 1-833-502-6861; 639-625-4111; [email protected]
   Reference Case#: 2007-148966
   
   
2. Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
   Crime Stoppers provides anonymous tipping
   
   
3. Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at:
   [email protected]
   

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1941DMSK - Alexander Wiwchar​

Name: Alexander Wiwchar
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 17, 1986
Location Last Seen: Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: February 9, 1914
Age: 72 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 178 cm (5'10")
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Balding. Medical Conditions: He is believed to have had some medical concerns and was suspected of having Alzheimer’s disease.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue sports jacket and blue jeans. He was carrying a dark briefcase containing clothing.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance​

On the 17th of October, 1986, Alexander Wiwchar was last seen at 2:00 p.m. at Yorkton, SK.

Wiwchar, who lived on a farm near Canora, SK, was seen at the Yorkton Bus Depot. His destination was unknown and he has not been seen or located since.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Regina RCMP
Agency Contact Person: Historical Case Unit
Agency Phone Number: 306-780-5582
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 1986-6942 and 2003-805

Information Source(s)​

SACP

Admin Notes​

Added: 4-10-2006; Last Updated: 11-13-2021 - By: Htmlcnvtr