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ALERT: Regional Search Underway for Missing Paterson Senior Man Last Seen Near Newark Airport; Cell Phone Pinged in Middletown

Newark Paterson

Passaic and Essex County authorities are on the search for a senior man who went missing after dropping his daughter off at Newark International Airport.

Police issued a Silver alert on all highways for Mr. Hazel McClain, 78, of Paterson and say the senior man may be disoriented.

According to police, Mr. McCalin is 5'07" tall, weighs 140 LBS with brown eyes and white hair. He was last seen wearing a red Giants hat, beige khaki pants, and a beige coat.

Police say Mr. McClain dropped off his daughter at the airport and did not return home. His cell phone was pinged in the Middletown NJ area.

According to police, Mr. McClain is operating a silver 2016 Ford Fusion NJ license plate numbers "C82-JTZ."

PLEASE CALL 911 if you see Mr. McClain or his vehicle.

Your cooperation may help save a life. Thank You, NJ.

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