LOCATED: Kingston Police seek assistance locating man last seen in April 2022

UPDATE (Monday, Jan. 9, 2023):

Last week, Kingston Police requested public assistance to locate Allen Peter LaFirst, who, police said, had not been seen since April 2022.

In a media release on Saturday, Jan 7, 2022, Kingston Police reported that LaFirst had been located on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in the Greater Toronto Area.

“The Kingston Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter,” said Cst. Anthony Colangeli, Media Relations Officer for Kingston Police.

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Editorial note (Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023): This article originally referred to the missing person simply as Peter LaFirst, as per information released by Kingston Police. Kingstonist has since learned that the missing man’s full name is Allen Peter LaFirst, which has now been verified by Kingston Police. The missing person may go by the first name ‘Allen,’ ‘Al,’ or ‘Peter,’ according to police. This article has been updated to reflect this information.

Kingston Police have released the above photo and are requesting public assistance in locating a missing man, Allen Peter LaFirst, and checking in on his welfare.

According to police, 57-year-old LaFirst is known to, at times, frequent the Kingston and Brockville area, however, his current whereabouts are unknown. He may go by the name ‘Allen,’ ‘Al,’ or ‘Peter.’

“LaFirst has not been seen since April 2022 and his family is concerned for his wellbeing,” Kingston Police said in a press release on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

LaFirst is described as being a Caucasian male standing 5’10” (177 cm) and weight 160 lbs (72.6 kg), with a medium complexion, blue eyes, and a slim build.

Anyone with information regarding LaFirst and/or his location is asked to contact Detective Amanda Smith at 613-549-4660 ext. 6292, or via email at [email protected].

Tips can also be made anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number (613-549-4660 ext. 0) and requesting to remain anonymous.