Toronto: Horace, 81, Missing Near Steeles and Islington

Horace, 81, is missing after being last seen in Toronto on Sunday, November 8, 2026, police said. Horace was seen at approximately 9:15 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Islington Avenue.

Toronto police are asking the public for help locating Horace. Police describe Horace as approximately four feet five inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, with black-and-white braided hair reaching the neck.

Clothing description

Police said Horace was last seen wearing the following:

• A yellow toque with a black ring around the bottom
• Blue jeans and a blue denim jacket
• Green flannel shirts
• Blue sneakers

Police said they are concerned for Horace's safety. The missing-person case is being handled by 31 Division, under case number 2026-2364188.

How to help

Anyone with information about Horace is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100. Police are seeking information from the public to help locate the missing person.

A person can be reported missing at any time; there is no 24-hour waiting period, police said. Anyone concerned for someone's immediate safety should call 9-1-1. Otherwise, a missing person can be reported to Toronto police through the non-emergency number, 416-808-2222.