Boston, MA, October 17, 2026 —

Boston police are seeking public assistance in locating Robert Kern, an 84-year-old man reported missing on October 17, 2026, according to the information provided.

Kern was last seen in the area of Dartmouth Street and Boylston Street. No more specific location, time of last sighting or circumstances surrounding his disappearance were included in the available summary.

The information provided does not include a physical description of Kern, what he was wearing, or details about where he may have been headed. It also does not state when he was last in contact with anyone or whether authorities have shared other information about the search.

Boston Police are asking the public for assistance, but the summary does not provide instructions for how to share information with investigators or identify a specific police contact. No additional details about the case were provided.

The reported-missing date and last-seen area are the only specific details available in the summary. Further information, including any updates from police, was not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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