UPDATE- John Doe has been identified
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July 16, 2019
7:01 pm
As a result of the social media coverage, this young man has been identified and his family is by his side in hospital.
Abbotsford Police investigators will ensure the family is provided support and we wish to thank you for your assistance and appreciate the power of social media and communication.
The Abbotsford Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man that was taken to hospital on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
The male was located by a passer-by on July 13 at approximately 8:30 pm on the Discovery Trail – between Charlotte Avenue and Maclure Road. It appears that he was out for a walk on our local trail system when it is believed he had medical emergency. John Doe was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The Abbotsford Police were contacted on Sunday, July 14 to assist in identifying this man who is described as:
- clean cut,
- appears physically healthy,
- Caucasian,
- 35-40 years old,
- standing 5’10”,
- 170 lbs,
- dark short hair (greying on the sides),
- grey-blue color eyes,
- wearing a grey t-shirt, shorts, and black Rockport shoes.
A set of keys, with a tiny silver pen knife attached, were found in his possession (see photo). Investigators have been unable to identify this man through traditional means of investigation (including identifying him through his fingerprints).
It is unknown what has caused this medical incident, however, there is no indication that alcohol or drugs were present. Abbotsford Police investigators are attempting to identify this man to contact his family and friends.
If you have any information on this investigation, asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) / www.solvecrime.ca
AbbyPD file 2019-29931
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Sgt Judy Bird Phone (604) 864-4899
Abbotsford Police Media Relations Officer [email protected]
2838 Justice Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3P5 Fax: (604) 859-2527