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Springfield Gardens senior found dead in L.I.: Cops

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS — Police said the body of a senior who went missing from his home on 173rd Street Saturday was found in the water off Long Island.

William Braxton, 83, had been last seen alive at his home near 140th Avenue around noon April 5, police said.

Authorities said his remains were discovered in the Inwood section of Nassau County at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the medical examiner would determine the cause of Braxton’s death.

Those with information should contact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting its website or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and entering TIP577.