Authorities find missing Lynchburg man

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police say Steven Atkinson was found in good health on Thursday.


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Authorities are searching for a man who was last seen Monday leaving work at 12:30 p.m.

The Lynchburg Police Department said Steven Gerald Atkinson, 59, hasn't returned to work since, and he hasn't spoken to family members since Saturday.

Officers said they responded to Atkinson's home and could not locate his bicycle, which is his normal form of transportation.

Atkinson is described as black, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 180 pounds.

Anyone with information on Atkinson's whereabouts is asked to call Lynchburg police at 434-455-6153.


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