Update | Authorities seek help locating Augusta County man

Update: Friday, 10:03 a.m. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office reports that Mr. Benkert has been safely located.

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First report: Thursday, 4:01 p.m. Augusta County authorities are searching for a local man last heard from on Wednesday, and reported missing by a family member on Thursday morning.

Bartholomew Roach Bankert, 58, is the subject of the missing person alert from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

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