Critical alert as dc police search for missing 83 year old

83-year-old man missing after last seen on Florida Avenue NW Friday night

WASHINGTON, DC – Police are searching for 83-year-old Leroy Washington, who was last seen Friday night in Northwest D.C. and has been declared a critical missing person by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Mr. Washington was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on October 24 in the 900 block of Florida Avenue NW. According to police, he is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs approximately 150 pounds, and has grey and white hair with brown eyes. He was wearing a light blue hoodie sweatshirt, red and white pants, a black jacket, and a green baseball cap at the time of his disappearance.

Officials have released a photo of Mr. Washington and are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Due to his age, the case is being treated as a critical missing person alert, and efforts to locate him remain ongoing.

Community members with information are urged to call (202) 727-9099 or send anonymous tips via text to 50411.

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Key Points

Leroy Washington, 83, was last seen Friday night on the 900 block of Florida Avenue NW
He was wearing a light blue hoodie, red and white pants, a black jacket, and a green baseball cap
Police have classified the case as a critical missing person investigation

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