Missing 80-year-old man from Scarborough area found dead

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is shown in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

By Meredith Bond

Posted February 16, 2026 8:23 pm.

Last Updated February 18, 2026 4:30 pm.

Toronto police say an 80-year-old man who went missing from Scarborough on Sunday has been found dead.

The man was last seen in the Sheppard Avenue and Birchmount Road area.

Police say he was found deceased on Wednesday in Highway 401 and Warden Avenue area.

His death does not appear to be criminal so no further information will be released.

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