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Richmond RCMP needs the public’s help in locating 64 year-old Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 11 May, 2022 01:30 PM
  • Richmond RCMP needs the public’s help in locating 64 year-old Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj

Richmond RCMP is seeking the public’s help in locating 64 year-old Nedunchellian Vasse Pushparaj.

He was last seen walking away from Richmond General Hospital, in the 7000 block of Westminster Highway, at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 9th.

Pushparaj is described as:

  • A South Asian man;
  • 5ft 5 inches tall;
  • Of slim build;
  • With short grey hair, and brown eyes. 
  • He was wearing black pants and long-sleeved red shirt at the time of his disappearance.

Pushparj was reportedly very intoxicated when last seen, and family members are growing concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nedunchellian Pushparaj is urged to contact their local police, quoting Richmond RCMP file number 2022-12168, or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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