NRP Find Missing Senior

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 13:00

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say Wayne Gillis is safe

Update: April 2nd

Police say Wayne Gillis has been found, and is safe.

Original Story:

Police and the family of a missing 77-year old man are asking for public help to find him.

They say Wayne Gillis was last seen driving in the Falls Avenue and Bender Street area of Niagara Falls, yesterday afternoon at around 4:20.

It's believed he's driving a 2006 red Chevy Silverado pick up truck, with Ontario licence plate of 595 8FA.

He is white, 5'10, with a slender build and grey hair.

Call police if you've seen him.

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