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Silver alert issued for 89-year-old Pittsboro man

A Silver Alert was issued Thursday night for a 89-year-old Pittsboro man.

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — A Silver Alert was issued Thursday night for a 89-year-old Pittsboro man.

Authorities said Joseph W. Walker, who is believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment, was last seen at 2235 Hanks Chapel Road in Pittsboro.

Walker is described as having burgandy hair, 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, blue tennis shoes and red suspenders. He has a cell phone and black travel bag.

He could be driving a 2017 Dodge Ram with the NC license plate BED2893.

Anybody with information is asked to dial 911 or the Pittsboro Sheriff's Office at 919-542-2911.

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