Missing at-risk Norfolk man found safe

88-year-old Joseph Gorbea, missing from Norfolk.
88-year-old Joseph Gorbea, missing from Norfolk.(Virginia State Police)
Published: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:59 AM EST
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NORFOLK, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: Gorbea has been found safe.

EARLIER STORY: A Norfolk senior has been reported missing, according to Virginia State Police.

Police say 88-year-old Joseph Julian Gorbea was last reported seen January 28 at 2:30 p.m., in the 400 block of W Princess Anne Rd in Norfolk.

Gorbea is 5′6″ and 135 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair. Police say he is possibly wearing dark blue or black sweatpants, a button-down blue shirt with a white undershirt, and black slippers or grey boat shoes.

Police say Gorbea suffers from cognitive impairment and his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety.

Anyone with information on Gorbea’s location is asked to call the Norfolk Police Department at 757-664-7000.