BARNEGAT, N.J. – Police are asking residents and motorists to be on the lookout Sunday evening for an elderly man reported missing in Barnegat Township.
*UPDATE* Police have found the man in good health and canceled the alert.
The man was last seen Sunday afternoon near Barnegat Boulevard and West Bay Avenue, according to the Barnegat Police Department. He is believed to be driving a black Subaru SUV with New Jersey license plate W93PSM.
- The missing man was last seen near Barnegat Boulevard and West Bay Avenue Sunday afternoon.
- Police are looking for a black Subaru SUV with New Jersey plate W93PSM.
- Anyone who spots the vehicle should call 911 immediately and provide its location and direction of travel.
Police Say Missing Man May Have Trouble Finding His Way Home
Police did not release the man’s name, age or physical description in their initial public alert.
The department said he “may be unfamiliar with his surroundings and may have difficulty providing his location or returning home.”
That has made locating his vehicle particularly important.
Police are asking people throughout the area to watch for the black Subaru and take note of where it is headed if spotted.
Authorities cautioned members of the public against trying to intervene.
“If you see the vehicle, please do not approach or attempt to stop him unless it is safe to do so,” the department said. “Call 911 immediately and provide the vehicle’s location and direction of travel.”
Barnegat Police Ask Public to Check for Black Subaru
The search began after the man was reported missing Sunday, with police turning to the public for assistance as evening approached.
No information was immediately released indicating where he may have been headed after he was last seen in Barnegat.
Motorists who see a black Subaru matching the description should verify the New Jersey license plate — W93PSM — and contact authorities rather than attempting to follow or stop the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the missing man’s whereabouts can also contact the Barnegat Police Department at 609-698-5000.
Police are searching for an elderly man reported missing in Barnegat.
He was last seen Sunday afternoon near Barnegat Boulevard and West Bay Avenue.
The missing man is believed to be driving a black Subaru SUV.
Police identified the vehicle’s New Jersey license plate as W93PSM.
Anyone who sees the vehicle should immediately alert police.
Authorities are asking people to call 911 with the Subaru’s location and direction of travel rather than attempting to stop the driver.
Police did not release a photo of the missing person.
Sources: Barnegat Police Department
