UPDATE: The Codiac RCMP notified the public that Abdulgadir Nur was found deceased on May 9th, 2021 near the train tracks on Route 132 in Meadow Brook, N.B.
A Moncton man who doesn’t speak English or French and is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s has been missing for two weeks, according to the Codiac RCMP.
Abdulgadir [ab-dool-GAH-deer] Nur has been missing since 11:30am on April 15th (Thursday). He was last seen on that day on Paul Street in Dieppe.
Nur does not know Moncton very well, and has gone missing before. He has previously been found in Riverview after being lost for a day.
Nur is 65 years old, and doesn’t speak English or French. CBC reports that he speaks Tigrinya and some Arabic.
He is 5’3″, 185lbs, has short white hair, a white beard, and brown eyes. His family and friends say he may be wearing a black jacket with a hood on it, and is a slow walker.
Photo from Facebook. 
Photo from Codiac Regional RCMP. 
Photo from Codiac Regional RCMP.
Residents of Moncton, Dieppe, and surrounding areas are asked to check their shed and backyard area to see if he is taking shelter there.
After checking, members of the search party have asked that a red (or any other colour) ribbon be tied on the handle of the property’s front door.
That way, the search party will not have to spend time knocking and asking, and they can narrow their search.
Anyone walking around the Greater Moncton Area can check buildings or shelters, to see if he is is there seeking shelter from the elements.
CHMA also called the Alzheimer’s Society of New Brunswick, who gave advice on how to approach a missing person with Alzheimer’s.
The Society says that people with Alzheimer’s are not always aware that they are lost, and will often walk in a straight line until they become stuck.
They may also go straight across fields, creeks, climb over obstructions, and may not walk out of a wooded area.
They might end up in a secluded spot hidden by brush or other cover or are caught in briars or bushes, or down near a creek or drainage area.
Roads and railways are also worth checking, as they might follow them continuously.
Something else to keep in mind is that calling out Abdulgadir’s name is more likely to scare him than help him. Rather than calling out for him, stay quiet when you’re searching to see if you can hear him.
If you see him, approach him from the front where he can see you and don’t reach out to touch him. Say his name calmly rather than calling out to him or yelling.
Bear in mind that he doesn’t speak English or French, so it would be better to use body language whenever you can, like smiling or waving.
If he looks uncomfortable or wants to get away from you, don’t try and keep him with you. Alert the authorities and let them know where you are and which direction he’s headed.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Abdulgadir Nur is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.
