For Immediate Release: January 5, 2024
LPD Searching for Missing and Endangered Person
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is actively searching for a missing and endangered adult.
On January 5, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m. officers responded to the 3100-block of Maryland Avenue for a report of a missing person. Dale Needles (19) was last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. Needles is considered endangered due to a cognitive disability.
Needles is a white male who is approximately 5 foot 7 and 160 pounds. He was last seen leaving his residence on foot wearing blue jeans and a long-sleeved blue waffle shirt.
Anyone who thinks they may have seen Needles is asked to contact 9-1-1 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation and any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.
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See the attached photos for release, which were provided by the family.