Update: Police have found missing Scugog man
Published October 20, 2021 at 8:15 pm
Update: The missing man has been located and reunited with his family.
The missing 79 year old male from Scugog was found in good health. He will be brought home to his family. Please remove his image from circulation. Thanks for all the RT's
— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) October 21, 2021
A search is underway for a missing 79-year-old man last seen Wednesday morning.
John Hoey was last seen leaving his Scugog home on Amber Court and Victoria Street around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 20). He had gone for his daily jog, which usually takes him about an hour.
His family is concerned since he may have gotten lost and is not dressed for weather.
Hoey is described as white, five-foot-seven, slim with white hair. He was wearing a black jogging suit with black shorts. He should have a blue lanyard holding his ID.
Anyone with information can call Durham Region Police at 1-888-579-1520.
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