Virginia State Police, assisting the Portsmouth Police Department, issued a senior alert Sunday for Arthur Andrew Fladger, 68, who was reported missing after being seen in the Thelmar Lane area of Portsmouth at about 2 p.m. Saturday.
What authorities say
Police describe Fladger as a bald man with brown eyes, standing about 5 feet 6 inches and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He is believed to be traveling on foot and may be wearing a blue baseball cap, a blue jacket and blue pants with a yellow stripe.
| Name | Arthur Andrew Fladger |
| Age | 68 |
| Last seen | Thelmar Lane, Portsmouth — ~2 p.m. Saturday |
| Height / Weight | 5'6" / 150 lbs |
| Likely clothing | Blue cap, blue jacket, blue pants with yellow stripe |
Health concerns and community role
Police say Fladger has a cognitive condition that could compromise his judgment and safety. Because of that vulnerability, officers consider his disappearance a serious risk and are asking anyone who might have seen him or who has information to contact authorities immediately.
- If you have information, call the Portsmouth Police Department at 757-393-5300.
- Do not attempt to approach someone who appears confused and agitated; instead, notify police.
- Check neighborhood camera footage, doorbell cameras or reach out to nearby businesses if you were in the Thelmar Lane area Saturday afternoon.
This alert follows the standard local practice of quickly broadcasting details when an older resident with impaired cognition goes missing. Search efforts for vulnerable adults typically prioritize rapid community notification because minutes can matter in locating someone who may be disoriented or in need of medical help.
Officials have released a photograph taken Saturday to assist the public in recognizing Fladger. Anyone who spots a person matching this description or who has other relevant information should call the Portsmouth Police Department at 757-393-5300.
