Update: Missing endangered adult found

Richard Turissini
Richard Turissini(The Douglas County Sheriff's Office)
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 9:13 AM PDT
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 1:40 p.m.: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Turissini has been located.

They say he is alive and well but is being treated for minor injuries.

Original Article: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing endangered adult.

They say they received reports that Richard Turissini was missing on May 25 at around 8:30 p.m. He was last seen in the area of Reflection Court in Gardnerville at 7:30 p.m.

Turissini has medical conditions that limits his ability to be on his own, police say. He also does not speak and hear very well.

Police describe him as 5′10″, 150 pounds with gray hair and light beard, wearing eye glasses, a blue checked shirt, dark pants, dark shoes, and a Reno Aces hat. They also say he likes to visit the Carson Valley Inn.

You are asked to call 911 if you see or have contact with Turissini.