Crime & Safety

Waterford Police Search For Missing Man Last Seen On Niantic River Road

Waterford Police have issued a "Silver Alert" for Shephard Linscott, an 83-year-old man with Alzheimer's last seen walking from 9th Avenue toward the Niantic River Road in Waterford.

The Waterford Police are searching for Shephard Linscott, an 83-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. He was last seen leaving his home on 9th Avenue, off the Niantic River Road, in Waterford at about 4 p.m. today. 

Linscott has short grey hair, blue eyes and wears glasses. He is 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a maroon sweatshirt and navy blue pants.

Waterford issued the "Silver Alert" emergency message to all Waterford residents at 8:30 p.m. Anyone with any information is asked to please call the Waterford Police Department at (860) 442-9451. 

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