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79-Year-Old Reported Missing from 85th Street

October 6, 2020 | 9:36 AM - Updated on June 5, 2022 | 11:32 PM
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Charles Hill, a 79-year-old living on West 85th Street has been reported missing.

It was reported to the police that Hill was last seen Sunday, October 4 at 3 p.m. leaving his residence. “He is described as being approximately 5’9″ tall, weighing 240 lbs., heavy build, brown eyes, dark complexion, balding with short gray hair,” police said. “He was last seen wearing a beige jacket, khaki pants with black shoes and a cane.”

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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NYYgirl
NYYgirl
5 years ago

We hope he is found well and safe 😐🙏
WSR pls keep us posted.

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Steven
Steven
5 years ago

I’m sorry to read this. I hope they find him & that he is safe and well.

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Unofficial Mayor of NYC
Unofficial Mayor of NYC
5 years ago

I pray & hope Mr. Charles is safe & found. Too many reports of UWS seniors. Neighbors please, check on & protect our golden seniors!

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Janice
Janice
5 years ago

Oh, I hope they find him and he’s safe. So sorry to hear this. Please keep us posted.

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Anita
Anita
5 years ago

Amen! We all need to connect with our neighbors during these treacherous times. I am 78 and some neighbors ( whom I don’t even know that well!) periodically check in, ask me if I need anything. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me feel!

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