Police: Family concerned missing Rochester man may harm himself

Will Cleveland | Democrat and Chronicle

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The Rochester Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing Rochester man Tuesday evening.

Mike VanLare, who lives in the Blossom Road area, didn't show up for work Monday or Tuesday, his family said in a social media post.

"A missing person’s report has been completed by Goodman Section officers for Michael VanLare," police said in a release. "As noted in the family’s social media posts, they are concerned he may be a harm to himself."

He drives a black Chevrolet Spark. Family members are concerned for VanLare's well-being and said he has tried to harm himself in the past.

Family members went to check on VanLare and said his car was not in the apartment building garage. "He has left his wallet, his hearing aids, his work and private cellphones behind in his apartment," the family wrote.

His parents said they last saw him on Sunday and added that they usually communicate with him nightly.

Anyone who may have seen VanLare or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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