ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE:
Leonard Thompson, the Herndon man who has been missing since Monday, was found dead in Troutville on Saturday, Herndon Police Department said.
HPD said search and rescue workers found Thompson’s body in Troutville sometime on Saturday.
The police department thanked Virginia State Police and Virginia Department of Emergency Management for their assistance. They also extended their condolences to Thompson’s family and friends.
Original story:
A critically missing man initially reported out of Herndon is believed to be in the Roanoke area, Virginia State Police said.
VSP said the Herndon Police Department is searching for 79-year-old Leonard Hugh Thompson. He was last seen on Dec. 15 around 7:30 p.m. in Herndon, Va., but is believed to be on foot in the Roanoke/Troutville area.
Thompson is a white man, around 5′10″, weighs around 160 lbs, and has blue eyes and white hair. He wears glasses, although his clothing description is unknown.
VSP said his disappearance poses a credible threat to Thompson’s health and safety.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Thompson, please contact the Henrdon Police Department at 703-435-6846. You can find more information regarding the search here.