The family of Brian Potts says they have many questions as to what exactly happened in the death of their loved one.
Potts, 66, who lived with dementia, went missing on April 10 in Edmonton after visiting his son in the Royal Alexandra Hospital when he suddenly wandered off on foot.
Five days later, Edmonton police said Potts was spotted on several transit busses in Edmonton’s Westmount area. At the time, the family said they were worried for Potts’ well-being as he needed his medication for his dementia and diabetes.
“I think he might just be making his way home to Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and he’s ahead of us somewhere,” said Potts’ niece, Candace Alexis, who previously spoke with APTN News on April 22.
On May 14, Potts was located deceased and his death was deemed non-criminal by police.
ORIGINAL:
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 66-year-old man.
Brian Potts was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday April 10, 2025, in the area of 111 Avenue and 135 Street.
After getting off the #3 bus to Westmount at the 111 Avenue and 135 Street stop, he reportedly walked northbound towards the Westmount shopping center, leaving the parking lot on the southeast side after 10 a.m.
Potts is described as 5’8” tall, and 177 lbs, with a medium build, dark eyes and dark hair.
He was last seen wearing tan pants and an Oilers hoodie, as shown in the photos below.
He has reportedly expressed an interest in visiting Fort McMurray.
Potts has medical concerns that may cause him to become disoriented, and as such, family and police are concerned for his welfare. He is known to frequent the Stony Plain Road area in Edmonton.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
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