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Investigation continues after missing Gravenhurst senior found deceased

Police look for witnesses who may have seen anything out of the ordinary in the area of Clipsham Road, Southwood Road or Sparrow Lake D Road
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF GRAVENHURST - On Sept. 18, 2019, members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist with a missing senior citizen from Clipsham Road in the Town of Gravenhurst.

OPP specialty units assisted uniformed members in the search for 75-year-old Margaret Ivy Jane ‘Jean’ Robinson. She is described as:

  • 5’3”, 80 lbs
  • Grey hair in a bun
  • Purple/orange toque and a black/red plaid scarf
  • Red/green plaid fleece pants
  • Frequently used a waking stick

Shortly before 6 p.m., police located the missing person deceased. Investigators will continue the investigation under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Investigators are looking to create a timeline of events and are requesting the assistance of the public.

The victim was known to frequently walk in the area. If you are a witness and saw anything out of the ordinary since Monday Sept. 16, 2019 in the area of: Clipsham Road, Southwood Road or Sparrow Lake D Road, please contact the Bracebridge OPP Detachment at 705-645-2211, the Provincial Communication Centre at 888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. You can submit a tip anonymously here.

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