Police search for missing endangered man from Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing endangered man from Northeast Philadelphia.

Walter Disque, 66, was last seen around 3 p.m. Thursday on the 2400 block of Fitler Street.

Police say Disque frequents billiards and bowling establishments and may be trying to go back to Pittsburgh, where he has previously lived.

Disque is diabetic and also suffers from hypertension and dementia.

He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, with a medium build and light complexion. He was last seen wearing a white polo shirt, dark blue jeans, black sneakers and prescription eyeglasses.

Anyone with any information on Walter's whereabouts is asked to please contact Northeast Detective Division at (215) 686-3153 or 911.