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UPDATED: Police presence expected as search continues for missing man

Arthur 'Sonny' Twardowsky is known to frequent locations in the Westfort area and is well-known by residents in the neighbourhood. 
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Arthur 'Sonny' Twardowsky

THUNDER BAY — Arthur "Sonny" Twardowsky is no longer the subject of a missing person investigation as of Sunday.

A police presence was visible in Westfort this weekend as the search continued for Twardowsky.

The 78-year-old man was last seen in the 200 block of West Frederica Street on the morning of July 8. 

Twardowsky was known to frequent locations in the Westfort area and was well-known by residents in the neighbourhood. 

Police said it is unusual for him to have not been seen in the area for multiple days. 

There was a concern for his well-being. 

Twardowsky was described as a white male, about five-foot-six in height. He had thinning grey hair, a thin beard and brown eyes.

He was usually seen wearing a collared golf shirt, dark blue jeans and black shoes.

Police asked Westfort residents to check in and around their properties, including outbuildings.

If anything was observed that could assist the investigation, the police advised residents to contact them immediately.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Twardowsky was asked to please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. Tips could also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

This story has been updated to include new information from the Thunder Bay Police Service.
 




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