Devils Lake Man FOUND, deceased

Issued 1:10-p.m. Feb 3, 2021

The Silver Alert issued on February 1, 2021 has been cancelled. Thomas Allen Townson was located deceased, in Ramsey County by law enforcement officials.

Authorities found 76-year-old Townson at approximately 10:30 Wednesday morning, in a rural area near Starkweather, North Dakota,  north of Devils Lake. Authorities found his vehicle in the same location.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s office says it is still investigating the case. Officials say there doesn’t appear to be any danger to the public.

Issued 8-p.m. Feb 1, 2021

A Silver Alert is being issued at the request of the Devils Lake Police Department.
Thomas Allen Townson of Devils Lake, ND is a 76 year old white male.

He is 6 feet tall, weighs 205 pounds and has blue eyes, grey hair and balding.

His last known whereabouts were on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 9:00 am at 320 7th Avenue northeast in Devils Lake.

He is believed to be driving a 1998 Brown or Copper Chevrolet extended cab, ND license plate 863AKJ.

Additional information: He was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black jacket and jeans.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Devils Lake Police Department at 701-662-5323.

The above Silver Alert information is available to the public by calling 511 and at www.ndresponse.gov/alert