Missing 71-Year-Old Fanwood Man Found 'Safe And Sound': Police

FANWOOD, NJ — A 71-year-old Fanwood man, who was missing for more than a month, has been found, said police on Monday.

"Over the weekend, Richard Lewis was located in another town in NJ and is safe and sound. He had been missing since May 5, 2023. We thank the members of our Department that used various investigative means to narrow down the search, as well as the community for contacting us over the past month with possible sightings!" said the Fanwood Police Department.

Lewis was seen on Friday, May 5 at 6 p.m. leaving on foot from the group home, where he lives on Terrill Road in Fanwood. Read More: Missing 71-Year-Old Man, Last Seen Leaving Group Home In Fanwood

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