Missing Vulnerable Adult

Cpl. Nick Briggs, PIO


Monday, December 13, 2021 at 3:22 p.m.


UPDATE: Mr. Leistico has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who kept an eye out!

SPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult

74-year-old Dwayne (Dewey) Leistico was last seen shortly after noon in the 3100 block of N Division near Pounders Jewelry. Leistico has medical ailments which can make him easily confused and susceptible to physical harm if he does not take medication as scheduled.

Leistico was last seen wearing a military veteran baseball hat, forest green jacket, blue jeans, and walking with a cane. He is 5’8 and approximately 185lbs.

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If you have information about Leistico’s whereabouts, please call crime check at 509-456-2233. If you see Leistico please call 911 and keep him in sight until first responders arrive.

Incident 2021-20213007

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