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CMPD: Missing 81-year-old man with Alzheimer's found safe

David Gary, 81, wandered off from his home around 1:30 p.m. CMPD says he has been found in good health.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a missing man has been found safe, in good health and was reunited with his family.

David Gary, 81, had wandered off from his Charlotte home around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to CMPD. Gary was last seen wearing a blue striped shirt, blue jeans and a baseball hat with a logo on it.

He's 5'8", weighs around 160 pounds, and is bald. Gary has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and police believe he may be confused or disoriented.

He was last seen on foot leaving his home around 35th Street. 

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