A missing person alert remains in effect for Sheryl Tillinghast, who was last seen on Sept. 24, 1973 when she was living at the Wassaic State School in Dutchess. She would now be 61 years old.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have issued a photo of Tillinghast when she was 17 years old, and an age-progressed photo to what she may look like now at 61. Tillinghast was described as a 5-foot-3 white female with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who may have information can contact New York State Police by calling (845) 398-4100 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
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