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Cranston Man Reported Missing, Police Issue Silver Alert

According to Cranston police, David Bell Jr., 61, was last seen near Mohawk Trail around 9:15 p.m. on May 15.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211. (Cranston police)

CRANSTON, RI — Cranston police have issued a silver alert and asked for the public's help finding a man who has been missing for a week.

According to police, David Bell Jr., 61, was last seen near Mohawk Trail around 9:15 p.m. on May 15. Police said they are concerned for Bell's well-being because of his health issues.

Bell is 6 feet-tall, weighs about 145 pounds, and has gray hair and blue eyes. Police said he was last seen wearing a sweatshirt, t-shirt and jeans. He may also be driving a gray 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Rhode Island license plates 130295, police said.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211.

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