The Unsettling Silence: Coquitlam's Urgent Search for Allan Smith

There's an unsettling quiet settling over parts of Coquitlam, a different kind of hush that speaks not of peace but of growing worry. It's the kind of worry that tightens around a community when one of its own seems to have simply vanished. We're talking about Herbert “Allan” Smith, an 83-year-old resident, whose absence since Sunday morning has now become an urgent, city-wide search.

You see, Allan, as he’s known, was last spotted around 11 a.m. that day. Nestor Street, the 1200 block to be exact—that's where the trail, for now, seems to end. And honestly, it’s a detail that hangs heavy, leaving so many unanswered questions. The Coquitlam RCMP, for their part, aren't just looking; they're genuinely reaching out, asking everyone, anyone who might have seen him, to lend a hand.

So, what do we know about Allan? Well, he stands about 5 feet 8 inches, which is 173 centimeters, and weighs in at roughly 140 pounds—or 64 kilograms. His hair, they say, is grey, and his eyes are blue. When he was last seen, he was wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt, paired with black pants, and a dark blue, maybe even black, baseball cap. These seemingly small details? They're crucial, truly, for anyone who might have caught a glimpse.

The police, it's fair to say, are beyond concerned for Allan’s well-being. And you could say, their worry echoes what many in the community must be feeling. An elderly person out there, especially as time ticks by—it's a scenario that pulls at the heartstrings. Every passing hour, naturally, adds to the urgency of this search; it just does.

This is where we, as a community, come in. If you have, by chance, seen Herbert “Allan” Smith, or perhaps have any information at all that might help locate him, the Coquitlam RCMP really needs to hear from you. Please, pick up the phone and call them directly at 604-945-1550. When you do, be sure to reference file number 2024-17709. Let’s bring Allan home, together.