Missing 76-year-old Saint John, N.B., man found: police

The Saint John Police Force headquarters is pictured. (Avery MacRae/CTV News Atlantic)

Police in Saint John, N.B., say an elderly man reported missing Thursday morning has been found safe.

The Saint John Police Force had expressed concerns for the 76-year-old man, stating he may be in the early stages of dementia.

Police said Thursday the senior was last seen in the Winslow Street area around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was reported missing around 10 a.m. Thursday.

They issued an update Friday afternoon, stating the man was found safe on the city’s east side around noon.

“He did not exhibit any health concerns,” police told CTV News in an emailed statement.

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