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ONEONTA MAN

REPORTED MISSING

Chester S. Kucharski

COOPERSTOWN – A “vulnerable adult” was reported missing after he was last seen leaving Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown in January.

Chester S. Kucharski Jr, 67, Oneonta, was last seen leaving Bassett around 3:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. He was reported as a missing vulnerable adult and the Police Department is attempting to check his welfare.

He is 5’11, 150lbs, Gray Hair, Hazel Eyes. Police say he had been evicted from his residence in Oneonta and had been transported to Bassett Hospital. He was discharged from the hospital and has not been seen since.

Police are reviewing camera footage from the hospital as part of the investigation.

If you have seen or heard from Chester Kucharski Jr, please contact the Cooperstown Police Department at (607)547-2500 Ext 1.

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  1. I used to work on Chester’s motorcycle. He’s his own person for sure but a kind one at that. I sure hope he’s ok. I miss seeing this guy and hearing his stories.

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