Gold Alert Issued for Missing Bethany Beach Man

Bethany Beach - The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Joseph V. Richardson of Bethany Beach who was last seen around 12:00 a.m., Sunday March 6, 2016 at his residence located on Kittiwake Drive

Joseph is a white male, 39 years of age, 6'01” tall, 260 lbs., brown hair and blue eyes. (Photo attached)

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Joseph to check on his welfare. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for his safety and welfare. He may be in the area of Kent Island or Annapolis, Maryland.

If anyone has any information in reference to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com. Anonymous tips may be sent by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."