Crime & Safety
New Haven Special Victims Detectives Seek Help In Finding Missing Autistic Man: NHPD
Derrick Hirscht, 50, was last seen walking west on Edgewood Avenue toward Edgewood Park just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night: NHPD
NEW HAVEN, CT —Derrick Hirscht, 50, was last seen walking west on Edgewood Avenue toward Edgewood Park just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
New Haven police Special Victims and missing persons units of the police department are seeking information on his whereabouts.
He has autism, and a history of anxiety and mental health challenges.
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Hirscht is a white male, stands 5 feet nine inches to 5 feet, 10 inches, weighs 195 to 210 pounds. He has salt and pepper hair and was wearing white headphones, a black ball cap, a blue polo shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact New Haven
Police Department, Missing Persons Unit, at 475.331.3329, missingpersonstips@newhavenct.gov, or 911. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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