Missing Palos Heights Man Located: UPDATED

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL, Update -- Anthony Myslinski, 74, has been located. He is safe. Police said he was found near I-57 and I-80.

Original Story -- Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly man who went missing Thursday afternoon from south suburban Palos Heights. Anthony Myslinski, 74, was last seen by his wife and daughter around 2:30 p.m. When the women returned home in the early morning hours, Anthony was not at home. His white Ford Ranger was also gone. His family said this is “highly uncharacteristic,” according to an endangered missing persons report.

The Ford Ranger is has an Illinois license plate, 2312GN-B. Arlington Heights police had contact with Anthony around 1 a.m. and Elmhurst police around 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 15.

Anthony’s daughter says her father does not suffer from any serious medical/mental problems. He does not know directions and highways well, and would most likely not ask for help.

Anthony Myslinski is 74, white, with brown eyes and brown hair. He is 5-feet-11-inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. Anyone who thinks they may have had contact with him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call the Palos Heights Police Department at 708-448-5060 or 911.