Gold Alert issued for 69-year-old missing man

The Delaware State Police issued their second Gold Alert of the day for a missing man.

This is Stephen C. Wheeler of Millsboro, but police say he may also be in the Laurel area.

Wheeler, 69, is 5'8" tall, weighs 160 lbs., and has white hair and hazel eyes.

According to police, "Troopers have been unable to make contact with Wheeler to check on his welfare. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a real concern for his safety and welfare."

Anyone with information on Wheeler is asked to call Troop 7 at 302-644-5020, Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 (847-3333) or click here to submit a tip.