Emergency alert issued for missing Cape Breton senior

CITYnews halifax / By Mark Hodgins

Cape Breton Police issued an emergency alert on Tuesday as the search continued for a missing senior.

The alert said police were searching for Evan John Jackie Davies, 87. He was last seen leaving his home on Mary Rd. in Glace Bay around the noon hour on Monday.

According to police Davies has dementia and he could be travelling in the areas of New Waterford, Donkin or Port Morien.

He is believed to be driving a white, 2017 Ford Escape with NS license plate GLT 136.

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Cape Breton Police at 902-563-5151.