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Silver Alert Canceled After Somerset County Man Found Safe

Lowell Piper - Maine Department of Public Safety


The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office reported at 6:32 am Monday that Piper was safely located

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There’s a silver alert for a 77-year-old Somerset County man.

Deputies say Lowell Piper was last seen at his home on Sumac Drive in Embden at approximately 4:00 pm on Sunday.

Piper suffers from cognitive issues and was reported to be confused when he left his residence.

(Lowell Piper – Maine Department of Public Safety)

His direction of travel and destination are unknown, and he does not have a cell phone.

Piper is described as a white male, 5’9”, 190 lbs., with brown eyes and gray hair.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a long-sleeve blue denim shirt. Mr. Piper is believed to be driving a gray 2025 GMC Sierra with Maine registration 471JVD.

Anyone who sees Mr. Piper is urged to contact the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office at 207.474.6386.

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