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Police Searching For Missing 84-Year-Old Man From Silver Spring

Milton Earl Smith Jr. was last seen Thursday on Cresthaven Drive in Silver Spring, according to police.

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Smith is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds. He is balding with a gray mustache and glasses.
Smith is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds. He is balding with a gray mustache and glasses. (Montgomery County Police Department)

SILVER SPRING, MD — Detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 84-year-old man who was last seen on Cresthaven Drive in Silver Spring.

According to police, Milton Earl Smith Jr. was last seen around 11 a.m. Thursday.

He is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds. He is balding with a gray mustache and glasses.

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Police said Smith Jr. was driving a black 2020 Toyota Corolla with Maryland registration plate 2EY5705.

Police and family said they are concerned for his welfare.

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Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Milton Earl Smith Jr. is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at 240-773-6870 or the police non-emergency number at 301- 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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