Missing LI Man, 81, With Alzheimer's Found Deceased: Police

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A man, 81, with Alzheimer's disease who was reported missing from a North Sea home Wednesday has been found deceased, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, a report came in Tuesday at noon about a person behind a private residence located in North Sea in the vicinity of the home of James Thomas Lee, 81.

Southampton Town Police Department patrol officers and detectives responded and found Lee, who was pronounced deceased, police said.

Although no criminality is suspected, the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and will continue the investigation.

"Southampton Town Police would like to express their gratitude to all the agencies, the public and the family who assisted in the search for Mr. Lee. Our deepest condolences go out to Mr. Lee’s family, friends and loved ones," police said.

According to police, Lee, who goes by the name of Robert, was reported missing from a North Sea Road home after his family noticed the door was open, and the stove was on; he was last seen last Tuesday afternoon.

Southampton Town Police conducted the search for Lee assisted by New York State Police, the Suffolk County Sheriffs Department, the Quogue Village Police Department, the Southampton Fire Department, and Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance.