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Man, 78, missing from North York for over 20 hours found

Toronto police say Angelo Velocci, 78, has been missing from North York for over 20 hours. File / Toronto Police

Toronto police say an elderly man who had been missing for over 20 hours has been found.

Officers said 78-year-old Angelo Velocci went missing from the area of Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. He was last seen on Saturday, June 29 around 4:40 p.m.

Police asked that residents in the area check their backyards to ensure Velocci hasn’t made his way there.

The concern heightened as the sweltering temperatures rise and police said his safety might be in danger.

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A command centre was set up at Downsview Secondary School in North York.

There is no information on his condition at this time.

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