Man missing in Corolla is identified as being from Pittsburgh

COROLLA, N.C.

A man reported missing early Sunday in Corolla was identified as Richard A. Snead, 60, of Pittsburgh, according to a Currituck County news release.

Snead was reported missing by his family at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in Corolla at about mile post five, Currituck spokesman Randall Edwards said in the release. The Coast Guard, the Currituck Sheriff’s Office and others conducted a search through the day Sunday.

Snead is 6-feet-4 and was last seen wearing blue and green swim trunks. Red flags were posted Saturday warning people to stay out of the surf.

The Currituck Sheriff’s Office, Corolla Rescue and the Corolla Volunteer Fire Department continue the search.