News

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Point Roberts man

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Point Roberts man

Courtesy of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Photo: Contributed


Editor’s note: This article was updated on Nov. 5 with new information from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. 

POINT ROBERTS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking for help in locating a missing man from Point Roberts.

WCSO say that 73-year-old David Anderson was last seen near his home south of Province Road on the morning of Monday, Nov. 3.

Anderson is described as having curly grey hair and a beard, last seen wearing a blue jacket, black track pants and hiking boots. WCSO believe that he is likely disoriented and confused, but they emphasized that Anderson is not a danger to the public.

WCSO spokesperson Deb Slater tells My Bellingham Now that several agencies are involved in the search for Anderson, to include Fire District 5 and a helicopter.

Anyone with information on Anderson’s location is asked to call 911. The public is also urging anyone who may see him or come into contact with him to ask him directly if he needs assistance.

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

2 days ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.