Edward Stewart Lane, 78, was last seen at his Sterling, Virginia home in the 19000 block of Youngs Cliff Road on the afternoon of June 20, 2024. Living with his wife and diagnosed with dementia, he wandered away from the residence sometime between 3:00 and 4:15 PM without a wallet or cell phone and is believed to have been on foot. He was wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and brown moccasins. Mr. Lane is described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches and about 170 pounds, with white hair and green eyes.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office led an immediate, multi-resource search amid a heatwave with temperatures in the high 90s. Authorities believe he may have entered a nearby wooded area and urged residents to check properties, outbuildings, and security or doorbell camera footage. The public was asked to remain vigilant but to avoid the heavily wooded search areas for safety. The investigation remains active; anyone with information is asked to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

If anyone in Sterling saw Edward that afternoon or has camera footage from the Youngs Cliff Road area, can you please come forward?