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Albemarle Police seek endangered missing man in Afton area

3 weeks ago in Albemarle County, Local

Daniel B. Spencer Photo: Contributed/Albemarle Co Police Dept


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UPDATE: Mr. Spencer has been found safe.

 

A large Friday morning police presence near rural Afton is related to a search for a missing cognitively impaired man.

Albemarle County Police are looking for 42-year-old Daniel B. Spencer, who was last seen walking in the 9200 block of Critzer Shop Rd. at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday, according to an ACPD alert.

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