Mendota Heights Police Search for Missing 89-Year-Old Man Last Seen Wednesday
Published: July 24th, 2026.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS: The Mendota Heights Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Edward Hanton, an 89-year-old man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
Police held a press conference Friday to provide an update on the search and continue asking the public for assistance in locating Hanton.
According to police, Hanton left his home in the 1200 block of Aspen Way in Mendota Heights at approximately 3 p.m. on July 22. Investigators believe he was in the Danbury, Wisconsin, area around 5:30 p.m. that same day.
Hanton is described as:
89 years old
5 feet, 6 inches tall
Approximately 150 pounds
Bald
He was last seen wearing:
A light blue plaid flannel shirt
A dark blue jacket
Jeans
Brown loafers
Police say he is believed to be driving a green 2012 Honda CR-V with Minnesota license plate PSH740.
Anyone who has seen Edward Hanton, his vehicle, or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Mendota Heights Police Department at 651-322-2323 or call 911 immediately.