UPDATED: New Bedford woman seeks public’s help finding missing father who is deaf, memory impaired

UPDATED at 6:00pm Wednesday, May 1: “He has been found and he is safe! Thank you to everyone who has helped us in any way to get him home safe ❤️”

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Original Story:

“Good Morning family, friends we need your help!! My dad is MISSING and a police report has been filed!

His last whereabouts were in New Bedford and he may be trying to make his way to Wareham.

If you see him please contact the New Bedford Police Department. His memory has declined over the years.

His name is William Monteiro. For those that know him he goes by ‘Billy.’ He is deaf and elderly! He has been missing over 24 hours now.”-Starlene Gonsalves.

Starlene Gonsalves photo.