UPDATE: Richard A. Creps was located safe this morning in Hanover County. He has been reunited with his family.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the media for their efforts in quickly communicating this information to the public. We would also like to thank all the citizens that shared this information on social media.

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HANOVER, Va. – The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult.

Richard Allen Creps, 77, was last seen in the 2000 block of Piping Tree Ferry Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. He may be wearing a brown leather jacket and camouflage hat. Creps is described as a white male approximately 5’9” tall and weighing between 165-170 pounds.

Creps is believed to be operating a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck bearing Virginia registration: 252-AEA. His license plate is a Virginia Bicentennial plate. He could possibly be heading to King William or King and Queen County.

Creps is also believed to suffer from a cognitive disorder.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Richard Creps is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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