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IMPD searching for missing 71-year-old man

Photo of John Groce. (Provided Photo/IMPD)

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A search is underway for a missing 71-year-old man, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Police said John Groce has been missing since 2 p.m. on April 6.

Groce is described as a black male who is 5’7″ tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen in the 3500 block of North Riley Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and red, white and grey shoes.

IMPD said Groce suffers from symptoms of dementia and is blind in his right eye. Police also advise that if confronted, Groce may become combative.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact IMPD at 317-327-6160.