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Search Under Way as Police 'Extremely Concerned' for Welfare of Missing Man
Police and SES are searching for the 87-year-old, who has dementia, after he was last seen walking home and may have spent two nights outside.
- On Monday, Western Australian Police resumed the search for James Ballantyne, 87, who vanished after walking in Wagin on Saturday. He was last seen on Leonora Street at approximately 10:30 a.m.
- Authorities expressed significant concern for Ballantyne, who lives with dementia and may be unable to find his way home. He has potentially spent two nights outside in the cold, police said.
- Ballantyne is described as 183cm tall with a medium build and short greying hair. When last seen, he was wearing a navy blue jumper and khaki pants.
- The SES continues searching as police urge Wagin residents to check their backyards, sheds, and vehicles. Officials believe Ballantyne may have sought shelter in the area overnight.
- Anyone with information regarding Ballantyne's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately. This search remains the primary focus in the Wheatbelt region following his disappearance over the weekend.
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gsherald.com.auSearch for missing elderly man in Wagin enters second night
Police and SES have narrowed their search for missing 87-year-old man who lives with dementia to an area south of Wagin following a tip from a passing motorist, as the search enters its second night.
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