80-year-old fairfax county man missing weeks after disappearance

80-year-old Fairfax County man missing weeks after disappearance

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Authorities are still searching for 80-year-old Robert Howard Williams, who has been missing for nearly a month after his truck was found abandoned in Arlington.

Williams was last seen on November 25 in the Falls Church area, near the 2100 block of Westmoreland Street, just days before Thanksgiving. Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for him on November 30, noting concerns for his health and safety.

On December 1, investigators located Williams’ silver 2008 Toyota Tacoma in the 5700 block of Fairfax Drive in Arlington, about three miles from where he was last seen. Despite the discovery of his vehicle, no new leads in the case have emerged since.

Williams is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. His disappearance is considered a credible threat to his well-being.

80-year-old fairfax county man missing weeks after disappearance
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If you have any information on Robert Howard Williams’ whereabouts, please contact Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or dial 911.The investigation remains active.

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