PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has issued an urgent plea for the public’s assistance in locating a 64-year-old man who went missing from the Mt. Washington neighborhood late Thursday afternoon.
Authorities have identified the missing man as Eric Velez. According to investigators, Velez was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday while in the area of Dilworth Street. As the search enters its critical early stages, police and family members are growing increasingly concerned for his safety.
Officials have noted that Velez may be in need of medical assistance. Family members reported that he has a tendency to wander, raising significant concerns about his well-being as the search effort continues.
Velez is described as being 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, grey hair, and a distinct grey beard. At the time of his disappearance, he was dressed in a black sweatshirt paired with grey sweatpants and black boots.
Pittsburgh Police are actively following up on leads and canvassing the area where he was last spotted, but they are calling on the public to act as eyes and ears for law enforcement. Because Velez may be disoriented or in distress, authorities are urging residents—particularly those living in and around the Mt. Washington area—to check their properties, including garages, sheds, or other secluded areas where someone might seek shelter.
“We are treating this as a priority case,” a police spokesperson stated. “Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could be the key to bringing Mr. Velez home safely.”
Authorities are asking anyone who believes they may have seen Velez or who has information regarding his current whereabouts to contact emergency services immediately by dialing 911.
The search is currently ongoing, and police are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local news outlets for further developments in this investigation.
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