Local law enforcement is turning to the community for assistance in the search for Thomas Earl Gills, an elderly Montgomery County resident who has been reported missing. Officials expressed their growing concern for the 81-year-old, whose whereabouts have been unknown for an unspecified duration. The Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section is leading the search and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Gills is described as a male with a stature of 5 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighing 145 pounds. He is said to have gray hair and brown eyes, though specific details on what he was last wearing were not immediately released. The Montgomery County Department of Police made efforts to quickly release this description to the public, with hopes to rapidly locate the elder. They highlighted the importance of community assistance in situations such as this, and have encouraged anyone to immediately report sightings or any relevant knowledge that could aid to quickly reunite Gills with his family.
The notice of Gills' disappearance was announced on December 14th, marking the beginning of a focused public outreach in an attempt to find him. Detectives have been on the search, analyzing possible leads and reaching out to known associates, but the efforts have yet to bring forth any concrete leads that could conclude the case of the lost septuagenarian.
Residents who have any information relevant to this case are urged to contact the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section. They can call the police not-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or can contact the department directly with information or tips regarding Thomas Earl Gills. In times of uncertainty such as these, a community’s solidarity and watchfulness hold the power to render what is lost found once again.
