Critically missing adult alert issued in virginia for elderly man

Critically Missing Adult Alert Issued in Virginia for Elderly Man

July 12, 2024
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA—The Virginia State Police, in cooperation with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, has issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for 83-year-old Rudy Cantu Rodriguez. The alert was activated on Thursday at 4:30 PM due to concerns for his health and safety.

Rudy Rodriguez, described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 170 pounds with brown eyes and white hair, was last seen at 1:17 PM on the same day. He was driving in the 3800 block of Summit Crossing Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Rodriguez was last noted wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and brown Hey Dude shoes. He was driving a dark blue 2011 Mercedes-Benz E200 with Nevada license plates 533WMV.

Critically missing adult alert issued in virginia for elderly man
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Authorities emphasize that the disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety. Anyone with information about Rudy Rodriguez’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 582-7115 or call 911 immediately.

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