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Police Searching for Missing Southampton Man

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 13:42
Mario Potrero Feliciano has been missing since Aug. 22.
Southampton Town Police Department courtesy photos

The Southampton Town Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 30-year-old Southampton man whose family has been unable to locate or contact him since Aug. 22.

According to police, Mario Potrero Feliciano was last seen leaving Sag Pizza in Sag Harbor, the restaurant where he worked, at 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 23.

Mr. Feliciano is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-3 in height, weighing 140 pounds, with brown eyes and medium-length black hair. He was last seen wearing a red hat, a red, long-sleeve shirt bearing the word "Champion," jeans, two yellow metal rings, black-and-white sneakers, and a large black backpack. He was driving a black 2014 Dodge Caravan with a damaged right taillight.

Those wishing to share information about Mr. Feliciano's whereabouts can contact the Southampton Town detective division at 631-702-2230, call the tip hotline at 631-728-3454, or send an email to [email protected].

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