 | DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2011 | FOR MORE INFORMATION: Media Services Division, 240-773-5030 |
Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Gaithersburg Man
Updated Information
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – 5th District Investigative Section continue to investigate and are requesting assistance from the public to locate a missing man from Gaithersburg. Detectives are now releasing a photograph of the man.
Ronald Joseph Abbate, 64 years old, of the 8200 block of Pepperwood Lane in Gaithersburg, was last seen at his residence at approximately 5:30 a.m. on October 13, 2011. Ronald Abbate left the residence at that time and has not returned.
Abbate is described as a
white male, 5’10” tall, and weighing approximately 230 pounds. He has very long gray hair and a long, gray beard. Abbate was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Police and family are concerned for Abbate’s physical and emotional well-being as he suffers from dementia and also has a medical condition that may require treatment. Abbate has left his residence before but has returned home after a couple of days. Abbate does not have a vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ronald Abbate is asked to contact the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237 or the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency number, 301-279-8000.
Ronald Joseph Abbate
 | 8200 Block of Pepperwood Lane in Gaithersburg8200 Block of Pepperwood Lane in Gaithersburg |