Missing man, 74, with dementia and Parkinson's found dead by police; no foul play suspected

A 74-year-old man who went missing was found dead by the police on Tuesday (Dec 23). 

The police had on Monday appealed for information on Chan Tuck Chew, who was last seen in the vicinity of Block 505 Jelapang Road at about 4am on Sunday. 

In response to queries by AsiaOne, a police spokesperson said officers saw a 74-year-old man lying motionless in the vicinity of Pang Sua Park at about 11.40am on Tuesday. 

"The man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play," added the spokesperson. 

AsiaOne understands that the deceased is Chan. 

He suffered from dementia and Parkinson's, and was last seen wearing a grey-and-white checkered polo shirt, his family had earlier told Mothership. 

According to the family, this was not the first time he had wandered off, but he would usually be found within an hour or two. 

"It's already been over 30 hours. We are afraid he pass out with no food or water," a family member reportedly said. 

In their earlier appeal, the police urged anyone with information to contact their hotline at 1800-255- 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. 

All information would be kept strictly confidential, said the police. 

Investigations are ongoing. 

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