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Thomas Allen Townson believed to be driving 1998 Chevrolet extended cab pickup
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. The Devils Lake Police Department has reason to believe a missing 76-year-old man is driving north of town.
Thomas Allen Townson is believed to be traveling along Highway 20 en route to Park River, N.D., according to a police detective.
Police from both Benson and Walsh Counties are among many officers searching the roads for Townson, who is 6 feet tall, weighs 205 pounds, has blue eyes, grey hair and is balding.
According to a Silver Alert issued by the North Dakota Highway Patrol:
UPDATE: Missing 76-year-old Devils Lake man found dead in Ramsey County
Thomas Allen Townson, 76, was reported missing Monday, Feb. 1, and found dead by law enforcement in Ramsey County on Wednesday, Feb. 3. 3:00 pm, Feb. 3, 2021 ×
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. A 76-year-old Devils Lake man missing since Monday, Feb. 1, has been found dead in Ramsey County by law enforcement officials.
Thomas Allen Townson and his vehicle were both located north of Devils Lake near Starkweather, N.D., around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The Ramsey County Sheriff s Office responded and has opened an investigation. There is not believed to be any threat to the public.