KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Lakes Police responded to a call for a well-being of an elderly male walking on the Trans-Canada Rail between Lilac Road and Peace Road just before 4pm today. The male was reported to be wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather.
Due to the severe winter weather conditions, police say they immediately initiated a search of the area with the assistance of canine and drone operators from Peterborough Police Service and OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team. A neighbourhood canvass of the area was conducted.
The male is described as:Â 70-80 years old, white, tall, thin build, long beard, wearing a brown work style coat (Tough Duck or Carhartt), knitted toque, not wearing pants.
As a result of the extensive search the male has not been located.
Police have not received any other calls concerning a male walking in the area. There have been no missing persons reports received.
Anyone with information is asked to call Kawartha Lakes Police at 705.324.5252.
