Police need your help to find missing man


YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for 72-year-old Phillip Placko, who left his residence on Bancroft Avenue today about 8:50 p.m. and hasn’t returned.

Placko is a white male, 5 feet 9 inches in height, weighs 165 pounds and has gray hair and blue eyes.

Placko is diabetic and has dementia. Police said he needs his medication.

The vehicle involved is a red 2017 Kia Sportage with Ohio plate number GGG1856.

Police ask the public to call 911 if Placko or the vehicle is spotted.

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