LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A previously missing 89-year-old Lincolnton man has been found safe, officials confirm. The Silver Alert has been canceled.
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the man went missing on Oct. 6 when he failed to return home. He was reportedly suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, deputies report.
Since he has been found safe, WCNC Charlotte has removed his name and photo from this story.
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