JUNE 30, 2024: MISSING PERSON NOTICE

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Oak Police Department was notified of a missing person, and is asking for public assistance in locating the following individual:

• NAME: Russell Wakeman
• DOB: July 9, 1933
• AGE: 89 years old
• FEATURES:
  • Male
  • Approximately 5’ 5" Tall
  • White Hair
  • Olive Skin
  • Wearing a red t-shirt blue swim trunks (pictured below) 

LAST SEEN: At approximately 5:30 AM this morning at 7701 E Beach Dr.

NOTES:

• This individual may be suffering from mild cognitive impairment

• All indications are that he is traveling on foot

Anyone with information that could lead to the location or safe return of this person, should CALL 9-1-1 immediately.

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