78-year-old man missing, considered ‘endangered,' Horry County police say
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police have asked for the public's help finding a missing 78-year-old man who is considered 'endangered.'
Patrick Leroy Owens, 78, was last heard from on Thursday, according to police. He was last known to be driving a maroon 2011 Buick Lacrosse with South Carolina plate VT 16310.
Anyone with information is asked to contact HCPD via dispatch at 843-248-1520.
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Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.
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