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George Downes

Missing
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George Downes, a 69-year-old man from Riverhead, New York, was last seen on October 17, 1983. He left Perkins Adult Home at around 6:00 PM that day, heading north on Osborne Avenue. Unfortunately, he has never been heard from again, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Downes was described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing around 175 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a beige pullover sweater, a red and gray striped shirt, black corduroy pants, eyeglasses, an ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 17, 1983
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  • Matter of Downes, 136 Misc. 2d 1031 | Casetext Search + Citator
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP111731 - Office of Justice Programs
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    Victim Details

    Nov 16, 2023

    Nov 16, 2023

    George

    Downes

    110

    69

    72 inches

    175 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 17, 1983

    Riverhead

    New York

    Suffolk County

    Riverhead

    No

    212

    132013

    Riverhead Police Department

    Riverhead

    New York

    Suffolk County

    11901

    210 Howell Avenue, New York

    6317274500

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.townofriverheadny.gov/pview.aspx?id=16988

    83-10196

    1983-10-17

    Riverhead Police Department

    White

    Blue

    Blue

    Yes

    11/17/2025


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