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Man travelling to Alaska missing

Anthony Adevai was travelling from Oregon to Alaska. His car was found on Highway 37.
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Anthony Adevai

Dease Lake RCMP are looking for a 70-year-old man, Anthony Adevai, after his vehicle was found abandoned on Highway 37 near Kinaskan Lake.

Adevai, an American citizen from Alaska, was travelling home from Oregon. His family last spoke with him on Sunday, Nov. 27 when Adevai said he was in Cache Creek, B.C. His vehicle was found abandoned on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Adevai's family tells police that he has deteriorating health issues as he suffers with Alzheimer disease. He was to be home for a medical appointment on Dec. 1.

Adevai has grey hair, beard and wears glasses. Anyone who may have seen him or know where he may be is asked to call the Dease Lake RCMP at 250-771-4111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.