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UPDATE: 83 year old Toronto man Chandulal Gandhi missing

Darpan News Desk Toronto Police, 18 Sep, 2020 10:18 PM

UPDATE: Chandulal Gandhi has been found safe and sound. Toronto police would like to thank the public and the media for all their assistance.

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man.

Chandulal Gandhi, 83, was last seen on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 5 p.m., in the Kipling Avenue and Steeles Avenue West area.

He is described as 5'7", slim build, with white hair, and white beard. He was last seen wearing grey dress pants, a black jacket, and a blue baseball cap.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.

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