Culpeper, VA – A statewide Senior Alert has been activated for a 78-year-old Virginia man last seen early Tuesday morning in Culpeper County.
According to the Virginia State Police, Stephen Russell Arsenault was reported missing by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office around 10:55 a.m. Tuesday. Arsenault, who suffers from a cognitive impairment, was last seen at approximately 8:06 a.m. traveling southbound on Cranberry Lane in Culpeper. Authorities say he may be driving a silver 2014 Ford Escape with Virginia handicap license plates 71503HP.
Arsenault is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 157 pounds, with green eyes and gray hair. He may have a patchy beard. He was possibly wearing a long-sleeve shirt and track pants when he disappeared, according to the sheriff’s office.
Law enforcement considers his disappearance to pose a credible threat to his health and safety due to his cognitive condition. The public is urged to be on the lookout for both Arsenault and the vehicle and to contact authorities immediately with any information.
Anyone who sees Arsenault or his vehicle is asked to call 911 or contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021. Additional updates and active alerts can be found on the Virginia State Police website at https://vsp.virginia.gov/active-alerts.
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