Missing Gaithersburg Man Reportedly Seen Near Darnestown

Martin-Rogers

Martin John Rogers PHOTO | Montgomery Police

UPDATED, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.- Police are continuing to search for a missing Gaithersburg man, but say they have received multiple calls from people who may have seen him.

Martin John Rogers, 54, of the 12900 block of Riffle Ford Court in Gaithersburg, was last seen in Montgomery County on Aug. 21 at approximately 7:30 a.m.

Since that time, police have received multiple calls regarding possible sightings on the towpath of the C & O Canal. Earlier in the week, Rogers was reported to have been in the Cumberland area and the northern portion of the towpath outside of Montgomery County.  Aug. 28, Rogers was reported to have been seen at approximately 8:20 a.m. in the area of Edwards Ferry, near Poolesville and Violettes Lock near Darnestown.

Police and family remain concerned for Rogers’ emotional well-being and physical welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Martin Rogers is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301.279.8000 (24 hour line).

UPDATED 8-25-14  Montgomery County Police  are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing Gaithersburg man.

Police said Martin John Rogers, 54, of the 12900 block of Riffle Ford Court in Gaithersburg, was last seen in Montgomery County on Aug. 21 at approximately 7:30 a.m. as he left his home to go to work in Poolesville. Rogers was driving a blue 2001 Audi A4 with Maryland tags, 1BF6739

Since that report, detectives received information that Rogers was seen around 11 a.m. on Aug. 21 in the area of Cumberland, Maryland.

Rogers is described as a white male, approximately 5’10″ tall, 150 pounds, with gray/white hair and blue eyes. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing brown khaki pants and a green and tan checkered, collared shirt.

Police and family are concerned for Rogers’ emotional well-being.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Martin Rogers is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301.279.8000 (24 hour line).

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6 Responses to “Missing Gaithersburg Man Reportedly Seen Near Darnestown”

  1. On August 23, 2014 at 7:19 pm responded with... #

    John is a good man who has done much to help people near and far. The world needs more like him. Let us pray for his safe return..

  2. On August 23, 2014 at 10:48 pm responded with... #

    We are praying for John’s safe return and strength for his family he is a great man.

  3. On August 24, 2014 at 12:24 am responded with... #

    We pray John will return safely. He was a great and encouraging friend to us while we lived there.

  4. On August 24, 2014 at 2:56 pm responded with... #

    We love you John! Please come safely back to your family and friends. Additional info: he was last seen at the Super 8 in Lavale, MD (near Cumberland) on Thursday, Aug. 21.

  5. On August 24, 2014 at 10:15 pm responded with... #

    John is an awesome person who is deeply loved by many. Praying for his safe return.

  6. On August 28, 2014 at 11:56 pm responded with... #

    John attended church weekly. Real nice family. Kelley, we are praying that John is Located safely.

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