INITIAL REPORT
A statewide Endangered Missing Adult Alert has been issued for a central Ohio man, 60, last seen Monday driving from his residence in Newark, Licking County, east of Columbus.
John Deering has not been seen since about noon and is believed to be driving a black 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD pickup, license tag GUF5780.
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He is on dialysis treatments and does not have his medication, according to the Licking County Sheriff's Office.
Deering is described as 5 feet 1 and about 145 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes, according to authorities.
Call or dial 911 if you see Deering or the vehicle.
You can also call 1-866-693-9171 or 911 to be transferred directly to the sheriff's office or to hear the alert information. You also can call the sheriff's dispatch center, 740-670-5500.
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