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Posted on: October 16, 2023

Update: Sterling Man Located Safe

Missing Person Update for News Flash (002)

UPDATE: Gary Whitehead has been located safe.

Loudoun County, VA (October 16, 2023) - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate 80-year-old Gary Whitehead, of Sterling.

Gary was last seen on foot in the area of Whitcomb Square in Sterling, this morning at approximately 11:00 a.m., wearing blue jeans, blue shoes, and a blue pullover. He is considered endangered due to physical and/or health concerns.

Anyone with any information regarding the possible whereabouts of Gary Whitehead is asked to call 9-1-1 or 703-777-1021.

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