William (Bill) Westman. Photo provided by Perth County OPP.

William (Bill) Westman. Photo provided by Perth County OPP.

Missing 94-year-old Milverton man had planned to drive to Durham

By Miranda Chant

October 30, 2026 - 8:50am

Perth County OPP are asking for the public's help finding a missing 94-year-old Milverton man.

William (Bill) Westman hasn't been seen since leaving his home around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. He planned to drive to the Town of Durham but never arrived.

Police said Westman is known to drive through the Town of Teviotdale and may have been sighted in that area in the afternoon.

He is described as White, 5'6" tall, 150lbs,clean shaven with a slim build. He was wearing glasses, hearing aids, a black jacket, blue vest, slacks, and black slip-on shoes. Westman's vehicle is a red 2017 Toyota RAV4.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122.

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