Wilmington Police searching for missing elderly man

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are hoping you can help them locate a missing elderly man.

William Edward Croom, 81, was last seen by his family on Christmas Eve.

According to Wilmington PD, he’s 5’9″, weighs 190 pounds and wears glasses.

Police say he is possibly driving a black Ford F150 truck with faded paint and North Carolina license plate HMD-2523.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wilmington Police at (910) 343-3609 or dial 911.