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Authorities Search For Missing Portola Valley Man

The San Mateo County Sheriff's office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a Portola Valley man who was last seen Monday.

PORTOLA VALLEY - The San Mateo County Sheriff's office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a Portola Valley man who was last seen leaving his home Monday morning.

The sheriff's office said 73-year-old Peter Boot left his home around 6:15 a.m. in his silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma without his wallet, cellphone and important medication that he needs.

According to the sheriff's office, Boot suffers from a medical condition that may disorient him, and his family told deputies this is unusual behavior for him.

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The California Highway Patrol issued a SILVER ALERT for the surrounding counties, and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information or a sighting to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff's office at (650) 363-4911.

-Bay City News Service, images via San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

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