Missing: Mr. Lubin Phipps
Case Type: Disability, Endangered
DOB: Jan 01, 1935
Missing Date: Sep 18, 2015
Age Now: 80
Missing City: Upper Marlboro
Missing State: MD
Gender: Male
Race: Black
Complexion: Medium
Height: 5-6
Weight: 142
Hair Color: Gray
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Brown
Wear Glasses or Contacts: No
Location Last Seen: 1 p.m. at a senior picnic at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Circumstances of Disappearance: Lubin Phipps has severe dementia and may appear confused and distressed. He is described as a fast and determined walker. Phipps is originally from the Virgin Islands and speaks with a heavy accent. Police say that much of what he might say to a stranger would likely reference the Virgin Islands. Police said they believe Phipps is no longer in Watkins Park, and that he likely ventured into a nearby community, such as Mitchellville, Bowie or Upper Marlboro.
Last Seen Wearing: A beige, long-sleeved shirt (pictured), tan pants and sandals, but some of his caretakers remember him leaving his home wearing a blue shirt.
Identifying Marks or Characteristics: Grayish, slicked-backed hair.
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