After reporting a missing person over the weekend, the Chapel Hill Police Department is continuing to request information regarding an elderly community member’s whereabouts.

Police are asking the public for details about Russell Grant Corvey, a 71 year-old man who was reported missing on Friday, December 30. Police said Corvey was last seen around 800 Pritchard Avenue Extension — the University Gardens housing community — on the morning of Wednesday, December 21.

Chapel Hill Police described Corvey as 6-foot tall and weighing around 200 pounds. Friday’s release said he was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, a burgundy shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.

Authorities said any Chapel Hill community members who have seen or have information on Corvey’s whereabouts are encouraged to call 911 or contact the police department directly at 919-968-2760. Callers who wish to share information anonymously can use the Chapel Hill-Carrboro-UNC CrimeStoppers hotline (919-942-7515) or visit the CrimeStoppers website.

 

Photo via Town of Chapel Hill.

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