Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 5 District (Fort Erie) have provided an update regarding this incident. Gary MISSNER has been located safely. The NRPS would like to thank the public for their assistance with this matter.
The NRPS has removed Gary’s photo from the original media release and our social media for his privacy. We ask the public and media outlets to consider doing the same.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Police in Fort Erie Are Asking for Assistance in Locating a Missing 64-Year-Old Man
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 5 District (Fort Erie) along with members of the K-9 Unit are in the area of Ott Rd and Church Rd in Stevensville in search of missing 64-year-old Gary MEISSNER.
MEISSNER was last seen on September 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM when he went for a walk in a wooded area. Police have concern for his safety.
MEISSNER is described as follows
Male White 6 ft tall Slender build Grey hair White T-shirt Blue jeans
The search in the wooded area is active. It is unknown whether MEISSNER exited the woods from a different location, or if he is lost in the wooded area.
Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gary MEISSNER to call the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
NRPS Incident 25-111129