10-04-2025
Silver alert issued for missing Upshur County man
BUCKHANNON, (WBOY) — The West Virginia State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Upshur County man who troopers say has early-onset dementia.
According to a release sent Wednesday night, state troopers are searching for George Zenon Norkus, 82, of Buckhannon. Norkus is white, standing 5'11' and weighing 157 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes.
Troopers said Norkus was last seen at a home on Canaan Road in Rock Cave and was wearing blue jeans, white shoes and glasses. He is believed to be travelling in a red 2015 Ford Escape with a West Virginia license plate reading 9XP337.
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Troopers were unable to specify in what direction Norkus was traveling, but said he may be in Pennsylvania or New York by now.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Upshur County Sheriff's Office at 304-472-9550, the West Virginia State Police at 304-473-4200 or call 911.
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