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State police are asking for the public's help finding a missing person

Gerald Wade Robertson
Courtesy of Michigan State Police
Gerald Wade Robertson

The Michigan State Police (MSP) are asking the public’s help in locating a missing person.

In a post on Twitter, MSP said 61-year-old Gerald Wade Robertson has been missing since around 11:30AM on Monday morning.

His last known location was at 8 mile on US-131 in Mecosta County. He was driving a 2004 Buick LeSabre. Robertson is described as a white man, 6 feet one inches tall, about 195 pounds with blue eyes and grey hair.

MSP said Robertson was confused where he was when he last spoke to his daughter on the phone. His phone is no longer active.

2004 Buick LeSabre (stock photo, not actual vehicle)
Courtesy of Michigan State Police
2004 Buick LeSabre (stock photo, not actual vehicle)

Anyone with information on his location is asked to contact Meceola Central Dispatch at 231-796-4811, MSP Mt. Pleasant Post at 989-773-5951 or dial 9-1-1.

Rick Brewer has been news director at WCMU since February 2024.