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VSP cancels alert for missing senior, man found safely

Anyone who believes they may seen Wei-Chi Thomas Yang or has information related to his whereabouts is asked to call Arlington Police at 703-558-2222.

Wei-Chi Thomas Yang (Photo: Virginia State Police)

UPDATE: Shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, Wei-Chi Yang was declared to have been safely located, according to Arlington County Police.

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert for a missing Arlington man.

According to police, 74-year-old Wei-Chi Thomas Yang was last seen around noon on Sept. 26 on Sandalwood Court in Fairfax County. He is believed to be wearing blue jeans, a green sweatshirt, white sneakers and glasses.

Yang has a scar on the bridge of his nose, stands about 5’9″, weighs around 160 pounds and answers to the name “Thomas.” Yang is believed to be driving a brown 2011 Honda Accord with Virginia tags XDU-3196.

Yang has a cognitive impairment and his disappearance poses a credible threat to his safety. Anyone who believes they may have seen Yang or has information related to his whereabouts is asked to call Arlington Police at 703-558-2222.