Dover Police Issue Gold Alert for Elderly Dover Man 4-16-2014

Incident#:  50-14-9256   Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16th at 2:00PM

Location:  800 Block Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for an elderly Dover man who was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon.  Severn Richardson (Age 85) was reported missing by his spouse on Wednesday, April 16th, at approximately 2:00PM after he walked away from his residence located in the 800 block of Forrest Avenue in Dover at 12:00PM. Richardson’s mental condition is such that authorities are concerned for his well being.  Richardson was last seen wearing a green hat, dirty suit jacket, red/white/black checkered shirt, tan pants, and grey/blue sneakers.  He is a black male, listed as 5’9″ and 165 pounds.  If Richardson is seen or located, local authorities should be contacted immediately or contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.