Norman Richard Welsh was 31 when he vanished from the grounds of the North Bay Psychiatric Hospital after being brought there while on vacation with his mother. He was last seen on July 19, 1976, after running into a wooded area while upset and resisting staff. At that time he reportedly had only $14 and no epilepsy medication; he was known to have seizures and would have needed medication or assistance.

Norman is described as a Caucasian male, 6 feet 0 inches to 6 feet 1 inch, slim, 134 to 141 pounds, with short straight brown hair, blue eyes and a dark complexion. Distinguishing features included a surgical scar on his head, a missing upper left front tooth with a partial denture, and slightly stained teeth. He wore a black and white checked shirt, dark blue and grey checkered knit pants, and slippers when he disappeared.

Searches of the hospital grounds and surrounding area by hospital staff and the North Bay Police Service immediately after his disappearance found no trace. His case remains open and is listed among unresolved disappearances linked to the former hospital. Does anyone have information about Norman’s whereabouts that could help bring answers to his family?