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Penticton RCMP Seek Missing Man, 72, Last Seen November 8

Penticton RCMP are seeking help to find Lawrence “Jerry” McNaulty, 72, who was last seen on November 8. He is considered vulnerable due to dementia.

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Status

Missing

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Contact details are in the article below.

Older man with a long white beard wearing a black knit toque, plaid jacket over a dark knit sweater, glasses hanging at his chest, and a cross-body bag strap over his shoulder, indoors near a wall and a green object at right.
Photo: RCMP

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Penticton RCMP are asking the public to help locate Lawrence “Jerry” McNaulty, a 72-year-old man reported missing on November 10, 2026. He was last seen on November 8 in the Penticton area, police said. Police released a description of McNaulty as part of their appeal.

His family and friends are concerned for his well-being, according to the RCMP. Police said McNaulty is considered vulnerable because he has dementia. He does not currently operate a motor vehicle.

Police said McNaulty is known to walk in downtown Penticton, an area he frequents. He was last seen in the wider Penticton area on November 8, two days before he was reported missing.

Description

The RCMP provided the following description of McNaulty to help the public identify him:

  • Caucasian male
  • 72 years old
  • 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) tall
  • 160 pounds (72 kg)
  • White hair and blue eyes

Police said he is also known to have a long beard and is missing some teeth. He has white hair and blue eyes, according to the description released by the RCMP.

Contact police

Anyone with information about McNaulty’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him after he was reported missing on November 10.

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: RCMP

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