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Apr 27, 2026 5:15 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh

Edmonton police seek public help to locate missing 19-year-old

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Edmonton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old man, identified as Prayag Dalbhatwala.

According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, Dalbhatwala was last seen on April 23 at حوالي 4 p.m. at a residence near 99 Street and 90 Avenue. Police and his family have expressed concern for his well-being.

Investigators say Dalbhatwala had planned to travel to Calgary but cancelled those plans at the last minute. His whereabouts since then remain unknown.

Police describe him as approximately five feet nine inches tall, with black hair, and he wears glasses. He was last seen wearing green camouflage joggers and a black Bench hoodie. He is known to frequent the University of Alberta area.

Family members told police it is out of character for him to leave without informing anyone. Anyone with information about his location is asked to contact Edmonton police.

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