The Boston Police Department has issued a citywide alert for Harold Brown, a 75-year-old Roxbury resident with multiple health issues who went missing on Monday. Police are now appealing to the public to help track down the elderly man, who suffers from developmental disabilities, a heart condition, Alzheimer's, and Autism—a combination that raises serious concerns about his welfare outside the safety of his familiar environment.
Brown was last spotted at approximately 3:09 PM on New Year's Day as he departed from his residence on Walnut Ave. According to police statements, Harold may have shuffled out without his usual aid, a walker he is dependent on. While wearing a black winter hat, black hooded sweatshirt, and a blue and white flannel shirt, his mobility is severely limited, adding to the urgency of his discovery. It is believed his shoes were possibly black with white soles.
Familiar to local transit, the BPD has highlighted that Harold Brown is known to travel via the MBTA and frequent several locales, including the mall at 330 MLK Blvd, and specific benches known to be his haunts at Walnut and Circuit St, as well as Walnut and Rockland St. These details could be crucial in the communal effort to locate Harold, who may seem disoriented or in need of assistance.
As per the Boston Police Official Facebook Page, they extended an ask for assistance, emphasizing the necessity for any leads that could bring Harold home.
Anyone with information on Harold Brown's whereabouts has been urged to contact emergency services immediately at 911 or reach out to B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275. As an alternative for those wishing to relay information without disclosing their identity, Boston Police has provided the option to contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800 (494) -TIPS or text the keyword 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).
For more information on the ongoing search and for a detailed description of the missing elderly man, concerned citizens can visit the Boston Police Department's news announcement at police.boston.gov.
