Published on February 06, 2026
UPDATE: Lester Bridges was located deceased on February, 7, 2026. Violent Crime Unit Detectives are leading an ongoing investigation.
Original post:
Special Victims Unit Detectives are searching for a missing 83-year-old man.
Lester Bridges was reported missing at 8:00 p.m. from a residence on Hilliards Street in the Lincoln-Lemmington-Belmar neighborhood. He reportedly went outside to repair his truck, but walked away. At approximately 10:15 p.m., Bridges was identified on camera along Silverton Avenue.
Bridges is known to frequent a bus stop on the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue. He suffers from the early stages of dementia.
Bridges is 6’00”, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue/Grey hoodie, blue jeans, and slippers.
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141 or 911.