Newton police seeking 84-year-old man missing in extreme cold

UPDATE: Mr. Vespa has been found safely.

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NEWTON, Mass. -- Newton police are desperately searching for an 84-year-old man who wandered off from his home Monday afternoon.

Elio Vespa wandered off from his home on Elinor Road around 1 p.m. wearing a big brown winter coat, brown corduroy pants and a blue baseball hat with black dress shoes.

Police say the man could be in danger because of the extreme cold.

If you have seen Mr. Vespa, you are asked to contact Newton Police at 517-796-2100.

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