Montrose - Daily Press

MONTROSE - Police are urgently seeking an elderly man last seen Oct. 20.

Thomas Boylan, 82, possibly has a form of dementia and is on heart medication, Montrose Police Sgt. Jake Suppes said Saturday.

A neighbor was the last known person to have seen Boylan, and told police Boylan got into his 1990 Chevy Suburban at around 10:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and drove away from his residence in the 300 block of South Pythian Street.

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He has since missed scheduled medical appointments and no one is answering his cell phone, Suppes said.

Police are concerned Boylan, who has hunted in the past, might have driven into the mountains. Because of his access to a vehicle, the missing man could be anywhere, Suppes said.

An additional concern is that Boylan does not like to drive at night because he does not see well.

"We don't have much. We've been checking the area to see if anyone has information. Call us," Suppes said.

"The family is really concerned; we're concerned, and we're kind of running out of options."

Boylan is white, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, 135 pounds, and wears glasses and suspenders. He has a full head of gray hair and brown eyes.

Boylan Colorado license plate number is 540 PCP.

Anyone with information is asked to call (970) 252-4020 or (970) 252-4021 immediately and ask to speak with an officer.

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chris purfield wrote on Oct 30, 2009 9:48 PM:

" Tom is a great guy and last time I saw him he was sharp as a tack. A very caring individual full of great stories and a rich history he was never bashful about sharing. i hope and pray we can find this genuinely likeable friend. Please let the proper authorities know anything which can help us find our friend. "




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Laura wrote on Oct 29, 2009 11:18 AM:

" Tom, Ann & Jeanie,

The Lewis girls are praying for your dad's safe and speedy return. "




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Janet Campbell Sieverson wrote on Oct 27, 2009 9:35 AM:

" We are all looking for this great person. Jeanie did you put this on the buckstop network that comes over the radio twice a day? If there is any thing our family can do please call. If you get any leads remember there are search and rescue groups in the area. We love all of you and are praying for a safe return. "




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Pam Ron wrote on Oct 26, 2009 8:41 PM:

" We live in the Country and we are on the look for the "different" vehicle. I hope the Boylan's have a pix of the vehicle.. (if not, Jeanne may be able to reproduce one) so the public will know what to look for. Hope the best for him and the family. "




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Deb wrote on Oct 26, 2009 1:56 PM:

" We're praying for Tom to be found immediately. Please stay alert, everyone, and keep your eyes open for his crazy truck. This is tough being so far away and feeling so helpless. Come home, Uncle Tommy! We all love & miss you. "




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cmon daily press wrote on Oct 26, 2009 1:31 PM:

" I know you guys don't print on Monday, but at least put this man's picture, and vehicle online so some of us can see it. Time is criticle here. "




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CHERYL wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:16 AM:

" MY MOM HAS ALSIEMERS, SO WHEN YOU SAID DEMENTA, SHE IS ALWAYS REMEMBERING THE PAST AS IN HER TEENS, THIS MIGHT HELP YOU IN YOUR SEARCH. CAN YOU POST A PICTURE OF HIM AND HIS VEHICLE, AND WHERE ABOUTS DID HE GO HUNTING. ALSO DID HE MONEY ON HIM FOR GAS, HOW FULL WAS THE TANK WHEN HE TOOK OFF. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU, YOU AND YOUR DAD WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS "




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B.H. wrote on Oct 25, 2009 11:14 PM:

" I hope someone finds him soon! I will keep my eye out for his vehicle. "




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TimmieSue wrote on Oct 25, 2009 7:55 PM:

" Please help keep this story alive by talking to everyone you know, watch for Tom's vehicle wherever you go, report anything that you might think is important to his disappearance. Help his family find him. Thank you "




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jean boylan wrote on Oct 24, 2009 8:21 PM:

" My father has traveled often to the Veteran's hospital in Grand Junction and IF he is suffering from memory loss and knew he had medical appointments, he could have headed towards Olathe. If you send me an email at "facefind@aol.com," I will send you a photo of his vehicle. It is very unusual. I have sent photos both of him and of his 1990 Suburban to the police and the press, but so far, nothing has been published. Time, as you can imagine, is of the essence. Thanks and God bless. JB "




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just curious wrote on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM:

" As I see some family is posting, I have a couple questions, where is pythian St.? And where does he like to go hunting? I am in the Olathe area, so is there any reason to believe he may have headed towards Olathe? I will keep my eyes open! Hopefully the area hunters will also, if they know what areas to look in "




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jean boylan wrote on Oct 24, 2009 5:06 PM:

" CORRECTION to this story: Tom Boylan's vehicle was not "new" as posted. It is a 1990 Chevy Suburban with a white hood and top, a dark navy blue replacement part driver's side door and front driver's side quarter panel, and a foot wide turquoise stripe over the white base, which wrapped around the remainder of the vehicle. It has rust around parts of the wheel wells, a dent in the driver's side passenger door, and a rear bumper that is slightly askew. It is a very unusual looking vehicle, making this information crucial to the case. "




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TimmieSue wrote on Oct 24, 2009 2:29 PM:

" Please if anyone has seen this wonderful man, cal the police asap. WE are all concerned for his safety,
Big Tom "Dad" come home safely. "




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