Photo: Cameron Wilkinson outside the HRPS Headquarters
After nearly two weeks with no update, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says that 61-year-old Stephen Harrison has been located.
Described as vulnerable at the time of his disappearance, it’s good news to hear that Harrison is reportedly safe.
At the request of the HRPS, all photos of Harrison have been removed from our site.
ORIGINAL (Published on Thursday, July 13th)
A Burlington man has gone missing and the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is asking for help.
61-year-old Stephen Harrison was last seen on foot at roughly 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13th in the area of Industrial Street and Homewood Drive in Burlington.
Harrison is described by the HRPS as:
- Male
- White
- Approximately 5’8” tall, 120 lbs. with a slim build
- Grey hair (balding) with a beard
- Wearing glasses
- Possibly wearing a white t-shirt with grey sweat pants and sandals
He is considered vulnerable and police and his family are concerned for his well-being. He has historical ties to Toronto.
Anyone with information about Stephen 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.
