Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Person

Mississauga, ON - 10 Sept 2007 – Investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person who is known to suffer from schizophrenia.

Bohdan Ksenycz, age 28, was reported missing by his family from his Burnhamthorpe Road and Cawthra Road area address. Ksenycz had not been seen by his family since the night of Sunday, September 9, 2007.

Investigators and Ksenycz’s family are concerned for his well being as he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and an associated bipolar disorder. He is also known to be emotionally unstable and may have suicidal tendencies. He is not in possession of his prescribed medication.

Bohdan Ksenycz is described as a white male, 6’ tall, 170 lbs, with straight brown hair and brown eyes. He is right handed and speaks with no accent, but also speaks Polish. He has a large scar on his left arm from a previous injury. He was last seen wearing white running shoes, black jeans, a white hooded zip-up jacket and a black jean jacket. He is known to be in possession of a black “fanny-pack”. A photograph of Ksenycz can be viewed by clicking on [Ksenycz].

Ksenycz has gone missing in the past and was located in Toronto. He has been known to frequent parks and buildings under construction.

Anyone with information regarding Bohdan Ksenycz’s whereabouts is requested to contact Peel Regional Police Communications at (905) 453-2121 or their local police service.

For further information, please contact Constable J.P. Valade of the Media Relations Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext, 4027.

Released from the Region of Peel Police on September 10, 2007 at 23:42