Missing persons program unveiled at Canfield Fair

Unveiled at fair

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new program at the Canfield Fair that will set up a database to help find missing adults and children who are handicapped or have special needs.

Sheriff Jerry Greene said the Homesafe program is especially helpful in cases of someone with autism, who may be blind or deaf, or is a senior citizen who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

Their names and personal information, including their disability and a photo, will be in the database, accessible only by sheriff’s office personnel, Greene said.

Sheriff’s staff are available at the fair from 1 to 4 p.m. to help people sign up.

After the fair, sign-ups can be made at the sheriff’s office at the county jail, 110 Fifth Ave.