Crime & Safety

Missing Wantagh Man Found, Police Say

The man was reported missing just before midnight Thursday morning, police say.

WANTAGH, NY. — The search for a 23-year-old man ended Thursday after he was found, police said Thursday afternoon.

Nassau County police Police had previously said 23-year-old Matthew Blaurock was reported missing from his Wantagh home at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday. Police said Blaurock had last been seen leaving his Wantagh home at 4 p.m. Wednesday wearing a grey sweatshirt and a grey hat.

Police said Blaurock might have been driving a black Dodge Challenger with New York plates to an unknown destination.

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Police have encouraged anyone with information on Blaurock’s whereabouts to contact missing persons at 516-573-7347 or call 911.

As of Thursday afternoon, however, police said he had been located.

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