Jacksonville police find missing man with dementia

Jacksonville, Fla. — UPDATE: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said John Copeland has been found safe and thanks those who assisted in the search for him.

Original story below:

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man named John Copeland.

The 74-year-old man was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Monday, walking away from his home on the 500 block of 60th Street East.

Mr. Copeland has dementia and officers believe he could be in danger.

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They said he should have his name and address pinned to the front of his shirt.

Copeland is 5′ 9″, 178 pounds. He was wearing a dark blue shirt and blue jeans.

If you see him, call JSO at 904-630-0500.

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