The Renton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding Hryhoriy M. Babshinskiy, an elderly man who has been missing since April 9.

Babshinskiy, 72, left his apartment at 3000 Royal Hills Dr. S.E. around 11 p.m. According to police, he suffers from dementia and it’s not uncommon for him to wander away from his apartment as he frequently takes long walks.

His left side is partially paralyzed, and he walks with a cane. His left knee is injured, and he has a pronounced limp. Babshinskiy is able to walk for long distances and has wandered on foot as far as downtown Renton. Babshinskiy is also familiar with the Metro bus system and has previously taken buses to Tacoma and to Bellevue. Babshinskiy does not have a Metro card, and usually pays in cash. Babshinskiy does not speak English.

He is 5 feet 9 and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown eyes, gray hair and a gray mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark navy blue jacket, black leather hat and black pants.

Anyone who has seen Babshinskiy or knows his whereabouts is asked to call 911, 425-430-7500 or Detective Keith Hansen at 425-430-7526. The case number is 10-3917.

Police also were asking for help in locating another Renton man who went missing on April 9, but he has been found.