Crime & Safety

87-Year-Old Man Found Safe Chester County

A missing Chester County man has been found safe after going missing.

John Protivnak, 87, has gone missing.
John Protivnak, 87, has gone missing. (Chester County DES)

Update: the missing man has been found safe.

WEST CHESTER, PA — An elderly man has gone missing in Chester County, authorities said on Wednesday.

John Protivnak, 87, was last seen leaving Chester County Hospital at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

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He never arrived at his Downingtown home, according to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services.

He was driving his 2003 white Honda Pilot, with license number WR8685H.

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If you see him or have any information, call 911.


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