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Missing 90-Year-Old Oceanside Man With Dementia Found: Police

Dean Meyer was considered at risk because of his dementia and language disability.

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Police considered Dean Meyer at risk because of his dementia and language disability.
Police considered Dean Meyer at risk because of his dementia and language disability. (Oceanside Police Department)

Update: Police said Dean Meyer was found safe.

OCEANSIDE, CA — Police were asking for the public's help Tuesday finding a 90-year-old man who has dementia and a language disability.

Dean Meyer was described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, about 165 pounds, with white hair. He walks slowly with a cane, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

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Meyer was last seen wearing a black hat, dark jacket, gray pants and navy-colored shoes.

Police consider Meyer at risk because of his dementia and language disability.

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Anyone who sees Meyer was asked to call 911.

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