Midwood Man, 34, Goes Missing Near Ocean Parkway

Ned Berke -

Update (10:26am): Police announced minutes ago that the Rotman has been found.

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Authorities are turning to the public in their search for a 34-year-old Midwood man who went missing yesterday.

Joseph Rotman, who lives on East 18th Street near Avenue O, disappeared yesterday afternoon, at approximately 1pm.

Rotman was last seen on Avenue R and Ocean Parkway. He is described as 5’8″, 180 lbs., medium build with brown eyes and brown hair.  He was last seen wearing a black yamulke, beige khaki pants, beige jacket and grey sneakers.

Anyone with information in regards to this missing person is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).  The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.