Police Seek Missing Silver Spring Man

SILVER SPRING, MD — Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Silver Spring man.

Michael Wilder, 55, resides in a group home on Barron Street. He was last seen by caretakers at about 1:44 p.m. Wednesday, when he left the home on foot, police said.

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

Wilder is described by police as a white male, 5’5” and weighs 180 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, tan pants and tan shoes.

Wilder is known to frequent 7-Eleven convenience stores, Rite Aid pharmacies and liquor stores in the Takoma Park area, police said.

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.

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