Wilkes County deputies search for wanted 69-year-old man
WASHINGTON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in finding a wanted 69-year-old man.
Deputies say Tony Lot Dake has been missing since mid-August, 2024, and was last seen in the Danburg area.
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Dake has an arrest warrant for failure to appear for an aggravated assault, according to the sheriff’s office.
According to deputies, Dake also has ties to Lincoln County and the state of Texas.
If you have any information regarding Dake’s disappearance, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office at 706-678-2224. You can also send any information to Investigator Jason Gaddy by email at [email protected].
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