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State Police Issue Silver Alert for Mercer County Man

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PRINCETON -

State Police issue a Silver Alert, to help find an Alzheimer's patient who could be in danger.

Troopers said Earl Haga, 76, of Princeton, told his wife he was going to the office around 4:15 p.m., Monday.

He used to work in Bedford, VA. but the business has since closed and is now home to a completely different business.

Haga is described as a 6'1" white man who weighs about 225 pounds.

He could be driving a green Toyota Camry with licence plate number WV 3DM 804.  He was wearing khakis, a golf shirt and a blue baseball jacket with white stripes.

Troopers said Haga is not dangerous.  If you see Haga or his vehicle, you're urged to call the State police or 911.