Search for Missing Male from Ontario Shores Ends Safely

On August 1, 2024, Durham Regional Police reported that a 53-year-old male patient had gone missing from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby. The individual was last seen on July 31, 2024, in the afternoon. He is described as a White male, approximately 5'4" tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and brown eyes. Police expressed safety concerns regarding his absence from the facility, noting that he has ties to the Whitby area and Nova Scotia.

The police initiated a search for the missing individual, appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating him. The community's involvement was acknowledged as crucial during this search effort.

On August 2, 2024, it was confirmed that the missing male had returned safely to the Ontario Shores Centre. The police thanked the community for their assistance in the search and requested that his image be removed from circulation.