82-year-old Ocean County, NJ, Man With Cognitive Disability Missing

Police are asking for your help finding an 82-year-old Ocean County man who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.

Barnegat Police are looking for Leslie Shaffer, who is described as 6' 1" tall, 162 pounds, and possibly wearing a gray sweatsuit.

Shaffer was last seen at approximately 4:15 PM and may be in the area of Cloverdale Park or Nautilus Drive in Barnegat. He is believed to be on foot and not driving a vehicle.

As of 4:30 AM Wednesday, police confirmed that Shaffer was still missing.

With temperatures in the 30s and 40s this morning, it is very important that he is found as soon as possible.

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Police say Leslie suffers from cognitive impairment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Barnegat Township Police Department at 609-698-5000.