Home Update: Missing Augusta County man safely located
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Update: Missing Augusta County man safely located

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George Benitez
George Benitez. Photo courtesy Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

Update: Tuesday, 8:49 a.m. George Bernard Benitez has been safely located, according to a report from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

 

First report: Monday, 11:53 p.m. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person who was last seen at his Staunton home on June 16 at approximately 4:30 p.m., and was reported missing today by a family member.

George Bernard Benitez, 42, is 6’0”, 230 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

George goes by the name “Benny.” He is possibly driving a gold 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, with Virginia registration UHD-4599.

If anyone has any information about this missing person, please contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017.

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