UPDATE: Keith Watson has been found
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are searching for a 65-year-old Alzheimer’s patient who went missing on Thursday morning.
Keith Watson was last seen by his wife in their vehicle, which was parked outside the Duncan Superstore on Thursday morning.
“When Mrs. Watson came out to the parking lot after shopping, Mr. Watson was no longer in the vehicle,†RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday said.
Watson is believed to be trying to get home to Shawnigan Lake on foot.
Watson is described as a Caucasian man, 5-foot-10, 180 lbs, with brown hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, beige sweater vest and blue jeans.
Anyone who sees or has seen Watson should contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 or dial 911.