BOSTON — Police are seeking the public’s help in finding an 84-year-old man who was reported missing on Sunday.
James Clarke of Roxbury was last seen leaving his residence on Hawthorne Street around 1 PM on Saturday.
Clarke is described as a Black man, standing at 5′11″, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with short grey hair and a beard.
Police say that Clarke suffers from dementia. He was last seen wearing a black hat and a blue flannel shirt.
Clarke is known to frequent Nubian Square, Ruggles Station, Stop and Shop locations, and various MBTA routes and bus stops.
Police ask that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to call 911 or contact Boston Police detectives at 617-343-2309.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so by calling 1-800-494-TIPS (8477), texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online at the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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