CANCELLED - Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for 82-Year-Old Hempstead Man with Dementia

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The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Person which occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in Hempstead.

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Rupert "Ashley" Diaz, 82, of Hempstead suffers from dementia and may be in need of medication. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 516-573-7347 or call 911.

Update - May 25, 2016 - The Missing Persons Squad reports the below missin gperson has been located.

The original alert is below.

Hempstead, NY - May 24, 2016 - The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Person which occurred on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. in Hempstead.

Rupert Diaz is an 82-year-old missing vulnerable adult with dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He was last seen on the N40 bus at Main Street and Fulton Avenue in Hempstead at 5:30 PM on May 24. Rupert was last seen wearing a gray zip up sweater, blue jeans and black sneakers. He communicates poorly, but may answer to the name "Ashley".

DOB: 04/01/1934
Sex: Male
HGT: 5'08"
WGT: 145 lbs.
Hair: Gray
Eyes: Brown
Race: Black

Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this missing person to contact the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.