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Update on high risk missing person Eric Cardeno

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old New Westminster resident Eric Cardeno.

Mr. Cardeno was last seen at his residence located in the Queensborough area in New Westminster on August 14th at approximately 2:00 am. Mr. Cardeno was wearing a dark tank top and black basketball shorts.

Mr. Cardeno is described as a Filipino male, standing 5’10” tall, with a medium build, bald head, and a tattoo along his left chest that extends down his arm and onto the top of his hand.

“We are very concerned for Mr. Cardeno and we ask that all business and property owners in the Queensborough, Richmond, and Annacis Island area check their property for him,” stated Acting Inspector Jeff Scott. “We are asking for the public’s help to locate him so that we can ensure his well-being. Friends and family are concerned for his safety.”

Business and property owners are asked to do a walk-through of their buildings and surrounding property for Mr. Cardeno. All outbuildings, sheds, rooftops, and garages should be checked. Dash-cam footage from the area taken between the hours of 1:30 am and 7:00 am from August 14th is asked to be passed along to the Major Crime Unit.

The NWPD Major Crime Unit is actively investigating to locate Mr. Cardeno’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call NWPD Major Crime Unit at 604-529-2430 or if he is seen to call 9-1-1.

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CONTACT PERSON: Acting Inspector Jeff Scott

PHONE: 604-529-2504