Police seek public's help finding missing Montreal man
Lawrence Donegan, 37, was last seen on April 14 in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
Montreal police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man.
Lawrence Donegan, 37, was last seen on April 14 in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, and his family has not heard from him since April 21.
Police say he has a mental health condition that requires medication, which he does not have on him. Investigators say they fear for his life.
Donegan is a white man, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 178 cm (5' 10") tall and weighs 82 kg (180 lbs). Police don’t have a description of what clothing he is wearing.
Anyone with information regarding his disappearance can call 911 or their local police station.
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