Man found dead after being reported missing, no foul play suspected

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Mr Chan Tuck Chew was last seen near Block 505 Jelapang Road.

Mr Chan Tuck Chew was last seen near Block 505 Jelapang Road.

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SINGAPORE - A 74-year-old man was pronounced dead near Pang Sua Park on Dec 23, two days after he was last seen in Bukit Panjang.

The police said its officers spotted a man lying motionless at the location at about 11.40am, and the man was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

The police added that they do not suspect foul play, based on preliminary investigations.

ST understands that the missing man is Mr Chan Tuck Chew, who the police had on Dec 22 put out an appeal for information for.

Mr Chan was last seen near Block 505 Jelapang Road in Bukit Panjang at about 4am on Dec 21, said the police earlier.

Investigations are ongoing.

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