Missing Gilbert Bouchard is a columnist for CBC Radio's Radio Active and writes for the Edmonton Journal.The well-known freelance writer and arts critic was last seen midnight on April 20 in the area of 113th Street and 73rd Avenue wearing a dark grey jacket, black jeans and black shoes, spokeswoman Patrycia Thenu said.
There has been no activity in his bank account since he was declared missing by Edmonton Police in Alberta, Canada. Friends and co-workers say his disappearance is highly unusual behaviour for him. According to family, the 46 year old suffers from depression and is off his medications.
He weighs about 250 pounds, is five foot 10 inches tall and has brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 780-423-4567 or contact his family at 780-761-4156.
Dear Gilbert,
We all are hoping and praying for your safe return. If you read this message please call home. You are loved and missed by many.
Sincerely,
Charlie@crimeSearchersOnline.com
Family and friends are organizing a search for Sunday. Anyone is welcome to help search where his brother, Dan said is "some of his favourite haunts," which include coffee shops, art galleries and the river vally trails.
Bouchard's family and friends organized a search for at 1 pm Sunday.
