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Joseph Andrew Woolcock reported missing from Mountain House home

Deputies in Mountain House are searching for Joseph Andrew Woolcock, 37, an at-risk man who went missing after walking away from his home on Tuesday.

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Joseph Andrew Woolcock is missing after walking away from his Mountain House residence, authorities said. Deputies are asking the public for immediate help locating him. The first alert followed his departure from the area on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old was reported missing around 2 p.m. Tuesday. He left his home on foot, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said Woolcock was last seen in the Vita area of Mountain House. He wore a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans at that time. He cannot communicate clearly.

Deputies consider Woolcock at risk. Search efforts remain underway across San Joaquin County.

A sheriff’s office conducts searches for missing residents in unincorporated communities and contract cities. Deputies gather community tips to help locate individuals considered vulnerable.

People with information on Woolcock’s location are asked to call the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

Reuben Castellane

Reuben Castellane covers public safety in Stockton: the Stockton Police Department, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the downtown courthouse. He reads the charging documents and the court calendar so readers get the facts behind each case, not just the arrest.

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