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Gresham, Ore. – Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 57-year-old man. Tyrone Blocker was last seen yesterday around 8:30 a.m. at his residental group home located at 801 NW Walulla Ave. Tyrone is in need of medication that he did not take with him. He is described as a black male, approximately 6-feet-2-inches tall, and weighing 247 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue collared shirt, with a short sleeve t-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone who knows of Blocker’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
UPDATE: Mr. Blocker has returned home and is safe. He is no longer considered a missing person. Thank you to everyone for spreading the word.