BREAKING: The NYPD urgently seeks the public’s help in locating Dontay Sanders, a 36-year-old man reported missing from Elm Park, Staten Island. Sanders was last seen on January 9, 2023, around 2 p.m., departing his home near Trantor Place.
Authorities describe Sanders as approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black sneakers. The NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
In an official statement, NYPD emphasized the critical nature of this situation:
“We are deeply concerned for his well-being and ask the community to assist us in bringing him home safely.”
The public can report any tips by calling the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish speakers, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or via X @NYPDTips. All communications are strictly confidential.
This case highlights the urgent need for community vigilance. The NYPD is relying on the public’s eyes and ears to help locate Sanders. If you have seen him or have any information, please act now—your assistance could make a crucial difference.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops, and share this information widely to help bring Dontay Sanders home.
