Edmonton Police Seek Missing 89-Year-Old Egon Liersch
Egon Liersch, 89, was last seen near 59 Street and 92 Avenue. Edmonton police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.
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Edmonton police are asking for help finding Egon Liersch, 89, who was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. He was at his residence in the area of 59 Street and 92 Avenue in Edmonton when he was last seen, police said.
Liersch is described as five feet nine inches tall, with a slim build and grey hair. Police said he reportedly walks with a minor limp and also goes by the name “curious George.”
According to police, he was last seen wearing a blue pullover, dark blue sweatpants, brown shoes and yellow leather working gloves.
Liersch has dementia and other medical concerns for which he needs regular medication, police said. Police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.
How to help
Anyone with information about Liersch’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service. Police provided the following details for their appeal:
- Last seen: At his residence in the area of 59 Street and 92 Avenue, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 8.
- Police contact: 780-423-4567, or #377 from a mobile phone.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Edmonton Police Service