Crime & Safety
72-Year-Old Gwinnett County Man Missing
Charles Harris, of Buford, has a history of dementia and was last seen at about 6 a.m. Thursday, police say.
UPDATE: Harris was found safe Thursday evening at a nearby business, police say.
BUFORD, GA — The Gwinnett County Police Department is looking for a 72-year-old man with a history of dementia who went missing Thursday morning.
Charles Harris was discovered gone from his home on Waterleaf Drive at about 6 a.m.
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His caretaker contacted police, who responded to the scene and are actively searching for Harris.
He is described as a black male, bald with a short gray beard. He stands about 5'11", weighs about 200 pounds and is believed to have been wearing only blue boxers and possibly white sneakers.
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Anyone who sees Harris or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact their local police department or the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300.Mr. Harris & Cpl. Kissel at the Wal-Mart where he was found. His family will be overjoyed to have him returned. pic.twitter.com/0p6vj9c5X5
— Gwinnett Police Dept (@GwinnettPd) April 27, 2017
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