A 90-year-old Quesnel man who was reported missing on New Years Day has been found dead in Kamloops.
Malcolm Earl McLaughlin, who had signs of dementia and a history of memory loss, was last seen in Quesnel on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m.
His body was located inside his vehicle on Tranquille Road in Kamloops on Sunday. Police believe McLaughlin was involved in a single-vehicle crash and don't regard the crash as suspicious, according to a statement by the RCMP.
McLaughlin's dog, a dachshund named Chico, was found alive and uninjured. Chico was taken to a local animal hospital until arrangements could be made to return the dog to McLaughlin's family.
The BC Coroners Service will conduct an investigation into McLaughlin's death.
