Mounties in Surrey, B.C., are asking the public's help in locating a 59-year-old man with mental health issues who went missing last night.

Mervin Heska was last seen leaving his home near 162nd Street and 56th Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. He is described as a thin, 5-9 tall man with grey hair, a grey moustache and glasses.

He was wearing a khaki jacket, blue pants and black shoes. Police say he also walks with a limp and has a tracheotomy scar on his neck.

Anyone who sees Heska is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.