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Missing Welland man found deceased

Foul play is not suspected
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Update:
The male has been located deceased. No foul play is suspected. Out of respect for the next of kin, no further details will be released.

Original Oct. 10 release:
On Sept. 25, 2020, Joel Scott, was last seen in the area of Third Street and Plymouth Road in the City of Welland just after 2 p.m. Friends discovered Joel missing later that evening at approximately 7:30 p.m., when he did not return home.

Joel’s means of transportation is believed to be by foot.

Joel is described as being:
    •    White
    •    5’10
    •    320 lbs

Clothing description:
    •    Black t-shirt
    •    Grey jogging pants
    •    Blue shoes

Police are concerned for Joel’s welfare and are requesting the public's help in locating him.

Anyone with information regarding the location of Joel’s is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service dispatch at (905) 688-4111 ext. 4325.

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