Crime & Safety
Missing Woonsocket Man Located After Silver Alert
Police said Paul Fannings, 86, was reported missing on Thursday and found shortly after police asked the public's help locating him.
WOONSOCKET, RI — A Woonsocket man was found shortly after a Silver Alert was issued on Thursday.
Police said Paul Fannings, 86, was last seen on Thursday.
Rhode Island State Police and Woonsocket police thanked the public for sharing the alert and its assistance in the search.
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**UPDATE** CANCEL SILVER ALERT for Paul Fannings. He has been located. Thank you for sharing. https://t.co/FCJqcjL5hI
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) August 13, 2020
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