Arthur P. Deering
Missing since June 20, 1998 from Beacon, Dutchess County, New York
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 29, 1952
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 46 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'10"-6'0"; 170-200 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Grey hair; blue eyes. May have a full beard.
• Marks, Scars: Large scar on left leg, walks with limp, tattoo of a "heart" on upper right arm.
• Clothing: Black "P.O.W." T-shirt, blue jeans.
• AKA: Art, Artie
• Dentals: Possibly missing two front teeth.
• Medical: He suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, for which he needs medication. Deering was under care at a Veteran's Administration hospital. Deering may exhibit paranoid tendencies when not taking the medication.
• Other: Fingerprints available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Arthur was last known to have been dropped off by an acquaintance at the Metro North train station in Beacon, NY. He was in Beacon, visiting a friend, while he became ill.
He indicated he was going to the Montrose Veterans Administration hospital in Virginia. The hospital has no record of his admission.
He lived in Kingston, NY, from October 1996 until his disappearance. Before that he lived in Memphis, Tennessee and may be attempting to travel to eastern North Carolina, Tennessee or Florida.
He may be disoriented and living as a street person; he may not understand that he has family who is searching for him.
Art is interested in music and motorcycles. He usually wears jeans and T-shirts with a POW/MIA or Harley-Davidson logo. He has worked as a carpenter.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

City of Beacon Police Department
Detective Glenn Scofield
845-831-4111

Agency Case Number: 98-1086

NCIC Number: M-133927845
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
National Center for Missing Adults
NYSP
Arthur Deering - Missing Person