Missing 80-Year-Old Man Found Safe: Hamden Police (UPDATE)

UPDATE: John Reed was found in New Haven and is home safe, Hamden Police said in an update around 1:40 a.m.

HAMDEN, CT — A Silver Alert has been issued for John Reed, 80, who was reported missing from Hamden on Dec. 3.

Reed is described by police as a white male, clean shaven, with white hair and brown eyes. He is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 132 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black/cream wool hat, black jacket, cream-colored pants and black sneakers.

Reed was last seen around 4 p.m. in the area of the Hamden Plaza and Mart, 2100 Dixwell Avenue. He is reported to have dementia and tends to wander, according to police.

If located, or if anyone has information on his whereabouts, contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000.

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