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Joliet Police: Missing Man Located

People were asked to call the Joliet Police Department 815-726-2491 if they had seen Richard Kimmel.

Joliet Police announced that this 79-year-old dementia patient has gone missing.
Joliet Police announced that this 79-year-old dementia patient has gone missing. (Image via City of Joliet)

JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Police Department announced that they found a missing elderly dementia patient who disappeared from the 3400 block of Hennepin Drive.

On Friday morning, police announced they are seeking the community's help in finding Richard Kimmel, a 79-year-old man. At 12:15 p.m., police announced Kimmel was found and he is safe.

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