Crime & Safety
Seattle Police Locate Missing Renton Man
Renton Police Department put out a notice late Saturday night about a missing man, who was located less than 24 hours later on Sunday afternoon by the Seattle Police Department.
UPDATE: April 10 at 3:47:
"Mr. Skinner was located this afternoon by the Seattle Police Department, and will be returned to his residence," according to a statement from the Renton Police Department.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Renton Police Department is seeking information about an elderly missing man with dementia, who was last seen in the Victoria Park neighborhood.
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Eugene Skinner was last seen in the 800 block of S. 27th Street at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. He's described as a 74-year-old caucasian man, standing 5-feet8-inches tall with a medium build, white hair and a mustache.
Skinner was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown leather jacket, and cowboy boots. He may also be carrying a fishing pole. Â
Skinner suffers from dementia, according to a Renton Police Department statement, and is unlikely to find his way home without assistance. Â Patch will post a photo of Mr. Skinner as soon as one is available.
If you have seen Eugene Skinner, or know of his current whereabouts, please call 9-1-1, or contact the Renton Police Department at 425-430-7500.
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