UPDATE: The senior alert was canceled around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 after Wayne Jennings was found safe.


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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia State Police issued a senior alert on behalf of the Newport News Police Department for a missing and endangered 60-year-old man.

According to officials, 60-year-old Wayne Bernard Jennings was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 13 around 6:30 a.m. in the Anne Drive area of the city.

Wayne Jennings (Courtesy: NNPD)

Jennings is described as six foot two and weighing 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and tan sweat pants.

Police said Jennings is considered endangered due to a medical condition.

Jennings was previously considered missing in May of 2024.

Anyone with any information on Jennings whereabouts is urged to call 911 or the Newport News Emergency Communications at 757-247-2500.

Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.