Update (Subject Located) Green Alert Issued For Missing Dover Veteran

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Green Alert for Joseph Carey. Carey has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-28358

Date:  Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 10:54 a.m.

Location: 300 Block of Nimitz Road, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:The Dover Police Department has issued a Green Alert for Joseph Carey, 28, of Dover. Carey was last seen in the area of Delaware State Police Troop 5 at approximately 11:20 a.m. on August 6th, and he has not been seen since. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Carey is described as a white male, 5’08”, 215 pounds. Carey was wearing a green hat, a red shirt with “Dewey” on the front, shorts and brown sandals when he was last seen. If you have any information on Carey’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

UPDATE – It is believed Carey may be operating a white 2024 Toyota Tacoma with DE Registration XQ552157. (Photo Below)

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