NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 2, 2026Hillsborough
Missing 99-Year-Old Man Located Using Traffic Camera Technology
A 99-year-old man who went missing while driving to his daughter's home was safely located by police. Officers used a Flock camera—a specialized license plate reader used by law enforcement—to track his vehicle and find him in the Tyrone area.
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This incident highlights how automated license plate recognition technology is being used by local police to quickly locate vulnerable missing persons.
Key Facts
- Karl Josephs, 99, was reported missing after failing to arrive at his daughter's home.
- Police used a Flock camera system to identify the location of his 2006 red Toyota Corolla.
- The man was found safe in the Tyrone area and did not require medical assistance.