Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Gaithersburg Man

[Howard Hartman]

	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 Gaithersburg

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2011	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

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Missing Gaithersburg Man Located

Ronald Joseph Abbate, age 64, of the 8200 block of Pepperwood Lane in Gaithersburg, has been located safe and unharmed in Bethesda.

Police and family thank the public, media outlets, and local listservs for publicizing this missing person case.