Monday, November 19, 2007

YRP Look For Missing Markham Man

George Bartra, 78, vanished from the Unionville Home Society Friday at about 10:45 a.m.Bartra, who has a tendency to wander in residential areas and has trouble walking, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and is overdue taking medication.Hei s described as Caucasian, five-feet, five-inches tall, 160 pounds with a heavy build and dark brown hair usually combed back. Bartra has a heavy Spanish accent and walks with a noticeable limp.According to York Regional Police, he was last seen wearing a buttoned green or grey cardigan, a buttoned shirt and possibly glasses.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

With files from yorkregion.com

-ER