Photo: Cameron Wilkinson outside the HRPS Headquarters
UPDATE
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says Joao Matias has been located and is back with his family.
https://twitter.com/HaltonPolice/status/1631430183642185729
ORIGINAL (Published at 11:52 a.m. on Thursday, March 2nd)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) needs help in finding a missing Acton man.
50-year-old Joao Matais was last seen on Wednesday, March 1st in the area of Rachlin Drive and Churchill Road South in Acton.
Matais is described by the HRPS as:
- Male
- White
- Brown Hair with goatee and beard
- 180 lbs and 5’9″
- Heavy build with very thick eyebrows
- Both ears are pierced
- Tattoo on left forearm of Canadian and Portuguese Flag
Family is concerned as Joao has not taken his medication and are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information about Joao or his possible location is asked to contact police through 9-1-1 or via the non-emergency line at 905 825 4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
A person can be reported missing at any time – there is no 24 hour waiting period. If you are concerned for someone’s immediate safety, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, you can report a person as missing to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling the non-emergency number 905-825-4777.
More information including resources, ways to assist and how to report a missing person can be found here.
