Niagara police search for 70-year-old Welland man missing for 12 days

Update: missing person Werner Hoefel has been located and is safe.

Niagara Regional Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue their search for a 70-year-old man missing from Welland.

Police say Werner Hoefel has been missing for 12 days.

Hoefel was last sighted on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. in the area of Lincoln St. and Denistoun St. in Welland. Police have reason to believe that he is in the Toronto area.

Hoeful is described as a white man, six-feet-tall, 190 pounds, with grey hair and a grey beard. He is usually seen wearing a baseball hat.

Both the police and Hoefel’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone who may have information as to the whereabouts of Werner are asked to contact the Niagara police communications unit at 905-688-4111.