Officers discovered the man at 3:41 p.m. while investigating a missing person case in Chiu Tam Path.
Did You Know? Officers found the 78-year-old man lying in a stream at Chiu Tam Path during an active missing persons investigation at 3:41 p.m. on August 1, after he had left his Lai King Hill Road residence the previous afternoon.
Investigation Details and Next Steps
According to the authorities, officers did not find any suicide note at the scene. The case has been officially classified as a “dead body discovery” for ongoing follow-up. Medical examiners will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death for the 78-year-old man.
Authorities had issued an appeal to the public earlier in the morning on August 1 asking for information regarding the missing resident. Family members had reported the man missing to law enforcement immediately after he left his Lai King Hill Road home on the afternoon of July 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the missing man found?
According to enforcement authorities, the 78-year-old man was found at 3:41 p.m. on August 1.
Where was the 78-year-old man discovered?
Officers found him lying in a stream at Chiu Tam Path in Tsuen Wan while investigating a missing person case.
What is the current status of the case?
The investigation is classified as a “dead body discovery,” with the official cause of death pending the results of an autopsy.
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