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Concern For Missing Gaithersburg Man - Silver Alert Initiated

For Immediate Release: Sunday, October 15, 2017

Update: October 16, 2017 - Young Shik Han was located in his vehicle by Calvert County Sheriff deputies this morning. He is safe and unharmed.

Detectives from the 6th District are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing Gaithersburg man.  Maryland State Police have also issued a Silver Alert for him.

Young Shik Han was with family members at 5:30 p.m. this evening at Seneca Creek State Park located at 11950 Clopper Road in Gaithersburg.  Han stated he needed to use the restroom and entered his vehicle to drive to that part of the park but never returned.  Family members believe that Han may be in the initial stages dementia.

Young Shik Han is described as 69-year-old Asian male.  He is 5' 6" tall and weighs 130 pounds.  He has brown eyes and grey hair.  He was last seen wearing a purple shirt, a black jacket, light blue pants, and glasses.

Most importantly, Han is thought to be operating a dark red Honda Pilot with Maryland tags, 6CJ8753.  This vehicle was seen in the area of Addison and Ronald Roads in Capitol Heights at approximately  9:00 p.m. this evening.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Young Shik Han or the dark red Honda Pilot is urged to call 9-1-1.

This photograph is a representation and is not the actual Honda Pilot.

PRS

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Release ID: 17-328
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: missing-person, uncategorized