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Concern for Missing Silver Spring Area Man

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 3, 2018

Update: Michael Wilder has been located safe and unharmed.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Silver Spring area man.

Michael Wilder, age 55, resides in a group home located on Barron Street and was last seen by caretakers at approximately 1:44 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, when he left the home on foot.

Wilder is described as a white male, 5’ 5” tall and weighing 180 pounds.  He has blonde hair and blue eyes.  Wilder was last seen wearing a white shirt, tan pants, and tan shoes.  He is known to frequent 7-Eleven convenience stores, Rite Aid pharmacies, and liquor stores in the Takoma Park area.

Police and family are concerned for Wilder’s physical and emotional welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Wilder is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (available 24 hours). Callers may remain anonymous.

RLG

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Release ID: 18-181
Media Contact: mcpnews 
Categories: missing-person