CANADA Canada - Robert Lacquaniti, 63, Toronto, 31 Jan 2018

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http://torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/40359

Case #: 2018-283880
Robert Lacquaniti, 63, was last seen on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in the Sherbourne Street and Shuter Street area.

He is described as 5’8”, slim build, brown/grey hair, moustache. There is no clothing description available.

 

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Bumping for this still missing man.
https://rushanthik.com/2017/03/05/beat-how-to-cover-the-homeless/
Rushanthi March 5, 2017 Beat Reporting, Editorial, Editorial & Opinion, Feature
[h=1]Beat: How to cover the homeless[/h]

Robert Lacquaniti is a homeless artist who sleeps at a shelter. Lacquaniti has never slept on the streets. He says the streets at night scare him. But he doesn’t enjoy the company of those sleeping at shelters either.
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“They are shady people, the poor rob the poor.” he said.
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Lacquaniti can be found in the financial district. His “office” is just outside a Second Cup located near the Old Gooderham building. When it is not too cold or raining, he spends his day drawing and selling his art. If not, he walks about talking to people about business opportunities.
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“The shelter makes me sad,” he said. “It makes me think of sad things so I only go back to sleep.”
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Lacquaniti is a very popular artist in the area. He claims many people stop to take pictures of him and his art and ask him questions about how he ended up on the streets.
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And when you do
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For a journalist looking to write a feature on him or other homeless people, yet again, it is about connecting.
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For example, when you find your source, get to know him. On the first day, have a conversation with him or her for about five minutes. The second time you meet, buy him or her lunch. Build a genuine friendship.
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When I approached Robert Lacquaniti, he was all smiles and keen. After the appointment to have a chat was confirmed, he said, “Bring some money. Buy my art.” And I did.
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I took Lacquaniti to a Second Cup; bought him coffee and talked to him like we were old friends.
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http://serenezawaydeh.blogspot.ca/2017/07/robertlacquanititoronto-street-artist.html

Robert Lacquaniti...Toronto street Artist. Walked after 3 years of being paralyzed! Wants to have his own home and not live in a shelter!


by Serene Zawaydeh. Toronto, July 27, 2017
#RobertLacquaniti...Toronto street Artist. Walked after 3 years of being paralyzed!
[FONT=&amp]I was glad I bought this CN tower drawing from Robert Lacquaniti yesterday. After buying the original drawing for $10, he started telling me about his story.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]He was a construction worker when he fell from 2nd floor. He was paralyzed for 3 years between 1994-97 (was 40 years old when it happened). He did not listen to the doctors who told him he will never walk again. He was determined to walk again and he did with his own effort.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]He started drawing while he was at hospital and was making money selling drawings to doctors and nurses. He found a room in which he could draw and gather other patients around, who were previously all laying in bed. [/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]He is homeless and lives in a shelter at age 63. He does not like being there as there are some people who take drugs. He likes to meet people. He wants to have a home for himself and not live in a shelter. [/FONT][FONT=&amp]This is Robert Lacquaniti's office. He was able to walk defeating what doctors told him and he wants to earn a living from drawing. Hope more will support him.[/FONT]