According to police reports, 74-year-old Clifford Bennett of Duxbury was reported missing on July 21, 2026. He was last seen leaving his home on the afternoon of July 20 and had not been heard from since. Bennett was driving a black 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan with Vermont registration KZR962 at the time of his disappearance.
On July 22, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police located Bennett safe in Williston, Vermont. Prior to his discovery, reports indicated he was seen around 11:30 a.m. at a business in downtown Waterbury, where staff noted he was wearing a white collared shirt and blue jeans.
The Vermont State Police had expressed concerns for Bennett’s welfare but stated that the circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not considered suspicious. They also shared identifying features of his vehicle, including a dent and missing paint on the driver’s side hood and a crack in the windshield.
Anyone with further information regarding Bennett’s whereabouts prior to his recovery was encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.
Source: Vermont State Police
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