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Update: Antioch Police Still Searching for Missing Man

by ECT

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As of 8:30 am Tuesday, Antioch Police are still looking for Ronald Stroup, a 72-year-old man with Alzheimer’s who went missing Monday afternoon.

Antioch Police have issued no new information from their original press release, however, they did provide an updated photo of Stroup. The Contra Costa County Search and Rescue has now joined the search as of 9:00 pm last night.

UPDATE – Stroup was located in Oakley

Press Release:

On 06-23-14 at approximately 3:15 pm, 72yr old Ronald Stroup went missing from 1255 Hillcrest Ave in the City of Antioch. Ronald suffers from severe Alzheimer’s and is said to now have the mental capacity of a toddler. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, dark gray sweat pants and brown house slippers.

He is described as a White Male Adult, 5’07” tall, 190lbs with long shoulder length white hair and a long white beard. Ronald was last seen by a neighbor walking south bound on Hillcrest Ave crossing over E 18th St heading towards Highway 4. Ronald does not suffer from any other medical issues besides the Alzheimer’s and has no problems walking without assistance.

Per family, Ronald will not be able to communicate very well and will not be able to ask for help.

Should you locate Ronald or see anyone matching his description; you are asked to contact the Antioch Police Department at 925-778-2441.

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2 comments

K Jun 24, 2014 - 8:18 am

Hope this man is found safe soon!

Jared Jun 24, 2014 - 12:26 pm

I found him he is safe Contra Costa County sheriff’s have him

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