Lancaster County Police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who they say has dementia and very poor eyesight.

William Aponte left his Lancaster residence on Wednesday and has not been seen since, according to Columbia County police.

Aponte has white hair, often wears a hat and may have a spiral wooden cane, police said.

Police said he does not drive and is believed to be in the Lancaster or Columbia area.

No other details were provided.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Columbia County Police at 717-684-7735 or submit a tip via crime watch.