FLATWOODS, W.Va. — State police continue to search for a missing elderly man in Braxton County.
State police have issued a Silver Alert for Martin Craig Cogar, 71, of Flatwoods, who was reported missing by his family last Friday, June 19.
Authorities said Cogar is a diabetic and has other health conditions. Cogar also does not use or own a cell phone.
State police said they’ve deployed K-9 teams and other search efforts but have not yet developed a lead as to Cogar’s location.
Cogar has also been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. He’s listed as a Missing and Endangered Person.
The investigation is ongoing.