MANY GATHER IN MULLICA TWP. TO SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN
MULLICA TWP.- Family and friends of 64-year-old Joseph Herbert gathered in Mullica Twp. on Sunday, as they teamed up with the local police and fire department in an effort to find the missing man who has Alzheimer's disease.
"It is kind of tough dealing with this....but we need to give.....Continue Reading
it a go and bring him back" says Kenneth Davis, relative of Joseph Herbert & search coordinator.
Many came out to show support and help search throughout the woods of the town. Herbert was last seen on November 30th.
"We have a missing relative and his name is Joseph Herbert who has Alzheimer's and he has been missing for over a week. There are many friends and family here searching in 5 different areas" says Davis.
"We are doing a community search and the family has asked the community to get involved. We have a lot of area to cover because this man walked every day in every direction" says Anthony Tomasco, Chief, Elwood Volunteer Fire Dept.
"He was a avid walker and always came home within a few hours but this time he went out and we haven't seen him" says Davis.
People headed out on foot and by ATV's, attempting to search a "wide range" area, since Herbert could be just about anywhere.
"The woods are such a huge area and we are trying to cover the whole area. Some of us went our separate ways just to make sure we cover every square foot" says Allison Weldon, Friend of the Herbert family.
Family and friends are trying to stay positive and are asking anyone with any information to please contact the Mullica Twp. Police Department.
"The closure of not knowing will drive anyone crazy" says Weldon.
"Some relatives say he has walked to Philadelphia before. If you see someone call it in. It could be nothing but at the same time it could be something" says Tomasco.
Family say that they may conduct another search sometime this week. Anyone with any information on where Joseph Herbert may be is asked to contact the Mullica Twp. Police Department immediately at 609-561-7600.
