Missing senior last seen in River East area, Winnipeg police say

A search is underway for a missing Winnipeg senior last seen in the city.

Officers with the Winnipeg Police Service said 81-year-old Earl Moberg was last seen in the River East area on Tuesday around 6 p.m.

Moberg is described as five feet seven inches tall with a medium build, short white hair and a white beard. He was seen wearing a dark blue or green parka.

A silver alert has been activated for his disappearance, which indicates that a vulnerable adult is reported missing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Winnipeg Police Service missing persons unit at 204-986-6250.

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