Daughter of missing man, Scott Kersey, says she just wants her dad home safe

The search for a 64-year-old man who's been missing since Christmas Day continues. 

Windsor Police are searching for Scott Kersey. They began their search at Black Oak Heritage Park, but have since moved to Ojibway Park.

Police told CTV Windsor that the investigation has revealed that Kersey was last seen on December 29, and has not been seen or heard from since. 

He was last seen wearing a white suit with black lapels and black boots. Kersey is described as a Black man, about 5'3" and weighing about 120 lbs.

Speaking to CTV Windsor, Kersey's daughter, Hillary Kersey, said her father enjoyed hunting and long walks outdoors, and noted he's an avid outdoorsmen.

She says when police arrived at her father's home on Christmas Day, his apartment door was locked and his wallet and car keys were inside, and his vehicle was still parked outside.

Windsor police search for missing 64-year-old Scott Kersey in Ojibway Park in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 12, 2024. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

She says it's been an extremely difficult time. 

"I don't know what to think, I don't know what the rest of the family is thinking. We just want my dad to come home safe."

Kersey says she is confused about certain aspects of his disappearance.

"My dad did purchase a suit, I just don't understand why he would purchase a suit, a white suit at that, because my dad's never wore a white suit."

She adds that her dad always cared about everybody else, and she wants him home safe.

"Daddy if you're out there, just show us a sign of some sort that we know you're okay. We all want you back here safe."

Kersey says she believes her father is suffering from depression, but he was very against going to see a doctor.

Police said Ojibway Park could remain closed through Saturday and would update the investigation through social media should anything change. 

Anyone with information on Kersey's whereabouts are urged to contact Windsor Police immediately.

-with files from CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell