Search Continues For Missing Man

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) continue their search for George HANDZIK. The OPP helicopter will be assisting in the search today, Thursday, August 22, 2013.

Mr. HANDZIK, 84, of Napoleon Street, Eugenia, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th, riding his bicycle east bound on Concession 8 towards the causeway in Eugenia. He was reported missing on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:28 p.m.

Mr. HANDZIK, suffers from dementia, but is otherwise in good physical condition. His description is as follows:

Caucasian, 5’8”, 160 – 180 pounds

Short white hair (brushed back)

Prescription glasses (large silver frames)

Fair skin – reddish complexion

Wearing a blue jacket with white stripes (on sleeves), a beige shirt, dark coloured pants, and Velcro (grey) runners

Shuffles when he walks

The mountain bike he was riding is described as being red and black in colour, with front suspensions.

Mr. HANDZIK’s photograph is attached.

Grey County OPP is asking anyone who may have seen Mr. HANDZIK or anyone who has any information which may assist, is asked to immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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