Missing New Canaan Man Found Safe: UPDATE

UPDATE: Graham Bryan has been found in Norwalk and is safe, New Canaan Police said in a statement at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Below are the previous stories on the incident.

NEW CANAAN, CT — New Canaan police issued the following update on Graham Bryan, an 86-year-old Waveny Care Center patient with Alzheimer's who was reported missing on Wednesday:

Individual (Graham Bryan) was at Waveny Care Center for an adult day care program. Graham had made comments to the staff stating that he knows his way home. The care center had placed a Wander Guard (alarm system) on Graham which triggers when he leaves the premise. Unknown how he got away, but never got on the bus to go home at approximately [3 p.m.]. The Police was notified at approximately [5:49 p.m.]. It should be noted that an Officer observed an individual matching the description on White Oak Shade Road near the Merritt Parkway overpass walking southbound towards Norwalk at approximately [5 p.m.]. Graham was not at his residence.

Graham has Alzheimer’s, 86 year old, 5'11, 179 lbs, gray hair, red jacket, and brown pants. Individual does not have a cellphone or vehicle.

Any information please contact the New Canaan Police Department at 203-594-3502.

Original story: A Silver Alert has been issued for New Canaan resident Graham Bryan, 86, who has been missing since Feb. 28, according to New Canaan police.

Bryan is described as a white male with grey hair and blue eyes. He stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 179 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red jacket and brown pants.

Anyone with any information about Graham Bryan is urged to contact the New Canaan Police Department at 203-594-3500.

Image of Graham Bryan via the New Canaan Police Department