It has been nearly one week since 90-year-old Joseph Ng was last seen, raising significant concerns for his safety as no major tips have emerged to assist the police in locating him. Toronto Police Service spokesperson Const. Stephanie Miceli expressed the growing worry surrounding Ng’s disappearance, stating, “It’s been several days and with each day, that concern is growing.”

Ng was last spotted on January 29, wearing a beige coat, a red and black striped vest, blue jeans, and blue rubber walking shoes. He was observed just before midnight near the intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street East. Authorities believe he may be traveling in a greyish-blue Toyota Corolla, which bears the Ontario license plate DCKX933.

Miceli emphasized the importance of the public keeping an eye out for both Ng himself and his vehicle, saying, “We’re asking people to definitely keep an eye out on the vehicle and call us with any sightings of the vehicle.” Although Ng resides in Scarborough, police do not have information regarding why he was in the Coxwell and Gerrard area that night. Additionally, Ng has health conditions that necessitate medication, which he does not have with him.

Given the weather conditions, which have been notably cold, Miceli shared concerns about Ng's attire: “In addition to the fact that he was not dressed for the weather at the time he was last seen.” She also noted that the elderly man might seek refuge from the cold, advising the public to check their properties—including sheds or garages—where he might have found shelter.

Typically, a command post is established when there is a clear location where a missing person might be. However, in Ng's situation, this has not been possible as he was mobile at the time of his disappearance. “While we have a ‘last seen’ location of Coxwell and Gerrard, we don’t know 100 percent if that’s where he still was at that time,” Miceli explained. The uncertainty surrounding Ng's movements is a significant challenge for the police.

To assist in the investigation, authorities are actively tracking surveillance footage and engaging with local businesses and residents who might provide leads regarding his movements from the last known sighting. Miceli acknowledged the role of the public in previous investigations, remarking, “The public has been really good in investigations like this in the past. We know that they’ve helped us in similar situations before with other missing people.”

She underscored the urgency of community involvement, stating that the information provided by the public could play a critical role in helping to reunite Ng with his family. “So we really want the public to help us in this investigation and help Joseph reunite with his family,” Miceli reiterated.

The police are urging anyone with information that could lead to Joseph Ng's whereabouts to contact the 42 division to aid in the ongoing search efforts.