UPDATE #1 Male Found Deceased on Clarington Trail

Police are seeking public assistance to identify an elderly male who was located deceased on a walking trail in Clarington.

On Monday, June 17, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of East Division responded to a check on well being call in the area of Cobbledick Road and Fairway Drive.  An elderly male was located on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Trail without vital signs.  The male was found alone and had no identification on him.  Police have been unable to determine the male’s identity or locate possible next of kin.

No foul play is suspected.

The male is described as: White, 70-80 years-old, 6’ tall, approximately 175 lbs, with a medium build, balding short white hair (brush cut), and a full white beard.  He was wearing dark glasses, a blue/brown/grey/orange plaid button up short sleeve shirt, khaki cargo shorts, a leather belt, and brown walking shoes.  The male has distinguishing patches of pigmented skin (vitiligo) on both his right and left hand, as well as his right and left feet.

Anyone who may know this male or that has any information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Gordon of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1615.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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