Crime & Safety

Vernon Police: Missing Man Has Been Found: UPDATE

Police were looking for a man in his 50s who was last seen on Aug. 11.

VERNON, CT — Vernon police Wednesday were asking for the public's help locating a 56-year-old man who was last seen Tuesday afternoon, but he has been found.

Several hours after the Vernon Police Department put out an alert on the missing man's whereabouts, the VPD said he was found safe Wednesday afternoon.

"Thank you for everyone’s help," wrote the VPD.

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The man was last seen by family members at his Vernon residence at about 2 p.m. Aug. 11, according to police.

Authorities did not provide additional information about the circumstances of his disappearance.

Find out what's happening in Vernonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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