Crime & Safety

Missing 87-Year-Old Man Found Safe: Austin Police

Jessie Campbell had last been seen at the Days Inn by Wyndham, 3105 N. Interstate 35, around noon on Monday, officials said.

UPDATE: Police on Wednesday said the elderly man who was the subject of a search after he went missing, Jessie Campbell, was found safe.

From Tuesday, Sept. 3:

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Tuesday issued a plea for the public's help in locating a missing elderly man last seen the previous day at noon.

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In a press advisory, police said Jessie Campbell, 87, was last seen at the Days Inn by Wyndham, 3105 N. Interstate 35 at around noon on Monday. He may be driving a silver, 2005 Chrysler minivan, police added. Concern over his welfare is heightened given his health conditions, officials noted.

Police released a description of Campbell:

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  • Black male.
  • 5 feet, 11 inches tall.
  • 210 pounds.
  • Bald.
  • Brown eyes.

Anyone seeing Campbell should call 9-1-1 to alert as to his whereabouts.

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