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On Tuesday, Feb 17th, 2015, Brian Gewirtz, a 20 year old man with autism and type 2 diabetes, went missing from his home in Marine Park, Brooklyn. His wallet, which contained his ID, his metrocard and his money, was found at home. His medication was also found at home. He had lost his phone the night before. He was last seen at 9AM that day.

Today, March 13, 2015 is the 24th day since Brian Gewirtz went missing from his home in Marine Park. The family is currently working with Donnell Nichols of NYC React Search and Rescue and Community Leader Marie Delus, who both pooled their resources to help fuel the search for Avonte Oquendo after his disappearance.

Two nights ago, the SHMIRA of Boro Park – City Wide Safety Patrol (CWSP) joined the coordinated search efforts of Brian Gewirtz. CWSP canvassed Marine Park neighborhood from Brian’s home toward Marine Park; due to Brian’s love of parks and animals.

Last night, the family and search coordinators met with former Councilman Mr. Lew Fidler and the 41st AD Democrats Club members to discuss strategies of finding Brian. A large scale coordinated search, in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Management is planned. Interested volunteers should contact the search efforts at [email protected].

(YWN Desk – NYC)