
Near Schuyler
Albemarle County, Virginia
Search continues Tuesday with assistance from the Albemarle County Sheriffs Office.
From VSP & Albemarle County Police Department
“THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A SENIOR ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT ON 8/18/25 AT 1950 HOURS.
THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR LAWRENCE GAINES THOMAS.
RACE: WHITE, SEX: MALE, AGE: 80 YEARS OLD, HEIGHT: 5’4”, WEIGHT: 130 lbs., WITH
BROWN EYES, AND GRAY HAIR. HE WAS LAST SEEN ON 8/17/25, AT 1700 HOURS (5PM) ON SECRETARYS SAND ROAD IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. HE IS POSSIBLY WEARING A GREEN SHIRT AND JEANS. HE IS BELIEVED TO BE ON FOOT.
THE MISSING SENIOR SUFFERS FROM A COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND THE DISAPPEARANCE POSES A CREDIBLE THREAT TO THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY AS DETERMINED BY THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY.
PLEASE CONTACT THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY DISPATCH WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR WHEREABOUTS AT (434) 296-5807, OR YOU MAY FIND COMPLETE INFORMATION AT THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WEBSITE – https://alerts.vsp.virginia.gov