We received this notice today:
“Silver Alert issued on 5/13/14 at 8:34 AM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for Robert Verny, male, Black, 72 years of age, from West 95th Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. Mr. Verny was last seen at his residence yesterday, 5/12, at approximately 2:00 AM. He is described as 6’0″ tall, 175 pounds, bald, with brown eyes, wearing red pants, a light blue jacket, multicolored sneakers, and walking with a cane. Mr. Verny suffers from depression, schizophrenia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. If you see Mr. Verny or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call 911.”
UPDATE, 8:40 p.m. Tuesday: NYPD says there are no updates about either of these people. A commenter says Robert Verny is safe in his room.
This was also sent out yesterday:
“Silver Alert issued 5/12/14 at 4:55 AM. NYPD has issued a Silver Alert for the disappearance of Joy Spencer, female, black, 67 years of age, from West 111th Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. Ms. Spencer suffers from Alzheimer’s. She is described as 5’3″ tall and weighing 130 pounds. Ms. Spencer was last seen on Sunday 5/11/14 at 11:00 AM wearing a blue jacket, yellow pants, a multi-colored blouse and copper-colored sneakers. A photo is attached. If you see Ms. Spencer, please call 9-1-1.”
thank you for posting these.
Robert Verny is a permanent resident of the Continental Studios which has been used for the last two years as a homeless shelter. A friend and neighbor of mine for years, I’ve never noticed any symptoms of mental illness in Rob. The Parkinson’s has been challenging for Rob and he has dealt with it with grace and humor. Hopefully, he is just visiting family or friends. Walking is difficult for him and he usually stays close to home.
A body was just found at the 79th street boat basin.
Robert Verny is safe in his room at the Continental Studios. He had taken a bad fall the other night and was taken to Roosevelt Hospital where he spent the night. I received this information from the the security guard in charge at Freedom House West which operates in our building.
I’m so relieved Robert Verny is safe and sound. What a great smile. Thank you for the update!!!
Thoughts with Ms. Spencer and hope she is back home soon.
that is great news about Robert Varney. thank you for the update, Don!