Gwinnett County Police issues public alert for missing person Charles “Chuck Cochran, 71

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 71-year-old Charles Hugh Cochran, who goes by the nickname “Chuck.”

On Oct. 11, Cochran was reported missing by his longtime caregiver after leaving his residence on Sydney Michelle Lane in Lawrenceville. He was last seen around 11 a.m. and was discovered missing approximately an hour later.

Cochran is white, approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has long brown hair, is balding on top and has a light-colored beard. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. He was also carrying books.

Cochran does not have a cellphone. On a previous occasion when he left his residence on foot, he was later located in Newton County.

Anyone who has any information to share in this case, is urged to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.