Missing 89-year-old Joseph McGee of Minden Hills Township was found dead on Wednesday (December 7), according to the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Police had asked for the public’s help in locating McGee after he went missing on Saturday, when he was last seen driving his vehicle.
“Family members wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the community for their tireless efforts in the search for Joseph McGee,” states an OPP media release. “The OPP also wish to thank both the community and our media partners for their assistance in this matter.”
No further details were released by police.
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The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 89-year-old man from Minden Hills Township.
Joseph McGee was last seen driving a dark green Subaru Outback with Ontario plate BTSY 146 on Saturday (December 3) in the Minden area.
Police describe McGee as as a white male, 5′ 10″ and approximately 180 lbs. He is balding with short grey hair and beard, and has blue eyes.
He is possibly wearing black boots with no laces, blue jeans, a white sweatshirt with the word “cutty” on the chest with a blue-collared shirt underneath, a blue fleece jacket with a gold band across the chest, and an Ottawa Senators ball cap.
Police are concerned for his well-being, and are asking people to check their properties, especially rural and seasonal ones, for any sign of McGee or his vehicle.
Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of McGee or his vehicle is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
