Missing Astoria Man Is Found, Police Say

Update, 8 a.m. Friday: Mouhlizis has been found, police said. No other information was provided.

ASTORIA, QUEENS — An elderly Astoria man has been reported missing after last being seen walking through the neighborhood, according to police.

Panagiotis Mouhlizis, 70, was last seen shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, walking northbound on Crescent Street near Ditmars Boulevard, police said.

Mouhlizis lives in Astoria just south of Ditmars Boulevard, according to authorities.

He is described as about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 170 pounds, last seen wearing a purple and black jacket, blue sweatpants and gray sneakers.

Police shared a photo of Mouhlizis and asked anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). People can also submit tips online or on Twitter, @NYPDTips.