UPDATE: Robert Beach has been located and is safe.
The Lynchburg Police Department appreciates our community’s assistance.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2026
Missing and Endangered Person
LYNCHBURG, Va. – At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, the Lynchburg Police Department received a report of a missing and endangered person.
Robert Beach, 57, was last seen on March 10, 2026, leaving Lynchburg General Hospital at 1901 Tate Springs Road. Beach left the hospital at approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning.
Beach is described as 5’10” tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He is considered endangered due to a medical condition.
Lynchburg Police officers are actively searching for Beach at this time. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department non-emergency number at (434) 847-1602.
This is an ongoing investigation. Any additional information will be released as an update to this release.