WESTLAND, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Westland police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to search for a 75-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.
Westland Police
James Sanford left his home in the 37000 block of Westwood Circle, located near Joy and Newburgh, at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 8 and did not return. He needs medication and left his house without medication.
Sanford is described as being 6 feet tall, weighing 220 pounds, with gray facial hair on his chin. He was last seen wearing blue sweatpants, a black zip-up hoodie, black tennis shoes and a blue “USA Baseball” hat.
The Westland police emphasize that this is an urgent case, as Sanford has been missing for a long time.
Authorities conducted multiple ground and aerial searches with assistance from the Michigan State Police. Thermal imaging equipment was used in all these searches.
Police have contacted local hospitals and police stations in areas where Sanford previously lived. They also distributed missing persons posters to the community.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Westland Police at 734-722-9600.
