Gwinnett Police Search for Missing Elderly Man With Alzheimer's

The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently trying to locate a missing person with Alzheimer's disease.

Roderick Stewart, 82, went missing from a group home off Glen Heights Way, near Mink Livsey Road, in Snellville.

The caretaker of the home last physically put Stewart into bed at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14), according to a news release from Gwinnett Police spoksewoman Cpl. Michele Pihera. 

At approximately 4:30 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 15) the caretaker heard a door slam and noticed that Stewart was missing. His bed was made. He has wandered away in the past but not from this current location, Pihera continued.

A black male from Honduras, Stewart is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has a thin build. He was last seen wearing multi-colored pants, a long-sleeved blue paid shirt and socks. He was not wearing shoes.  

In addition to having Alzheimer's, Stewart also has high blood pressure. 

His adult daughter has been made aware of the situation and is currently aiding in the search. Members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association also are assisting. 

If anyone has seen Stewart, please call 911 immediately.