Police still trying to identify mentally challenged man
Police are still seeking the identity of a man they found wander the Franklin Mills Walmart Friday afternoon.
The man, who is believed to have Down Syndrome, is in his late teens or early 20s, and was unable to communicate with police. He has a dark complexion, is approximately five feet tall and weighs 150 pounds.
He was found without identification, but was wearing jeans that have an embroidered design on the back pockets, a blue and white t-shirt with “Italia” printed on the front and white Avia sneakers.
Anyone who knows the identity of this man is asked to call Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153/3154
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