Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing, Endangered 79-Year-Old in Newport News
Police are seeking the public's help to find Samuel Tyler, a missing and endangered 79-year-old man last seen in Newport News in the 900 block of Bent Branch Lane on Saturday afternoon.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 24, 2026 —
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating Samuel Tyler, a 79-year-old man described as missing and endangered. Tyler was last seen Saturday afternoon in the 900 block of Bent Branch Lane in Newport News.
The information provided does not give a calendar date for when Tyler was last seen. It also does not include a physical description, what he was wearing, or details about the circumstances of his disappearance. No information was provided about where he may have gone after he was last seen.
Police are asking the public for help, but the available information does not specify how people should share information with authorities. It does not identify a police department contact, a phone number, or another reporting channel. The summary also does not describe search efforts or provide details about any updates in the case.
Tyler’s age and endangered status are the only personal details included in the information provided. No further information was given about his health, the reason he is considered endangered, or whether he may need assistance. Those details should not be assumed from the designation alone.
The known last-seen location is in Newport News, at the 900 block of Bent Branch Lane, and the reported time is Saturday afternoon. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding Tyler. Additional details, including a specific date and official contact instructions, were not included in the available information.
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