Delaware State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Sussex County Man

Staff Writer July 24, 2022Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police Troop 4 is issuing a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Sylvanus Lofland of Dagsboro, Delaware. Sylvanus was last seen on July 10, 2022, in the Dagsboro area. Attempts to contact or locate Sylvanus have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.

He is described as a black male, approximately 6’1” tall, 205 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt without sleeves, jeans sorts, and black/white Converse shoes.

Anyone with information regarding Sylvanus’s whereabouts can contact Delaware State Police Troop 4 by calling 302-856-5850 or dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 072422 1542

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