Crime & Safety

Missing Man Found After Leaving St. Charles Adult Living Center

St. Charles Police announced Tuesday evening that 72-year-old Alzheimer's patient had been safely found.

St. Charles police said the missing man left his assisted living center around 8:30 p.m. Monday. He was found Tuesday evening.
St. Charles police said the missing man left his assisted living center around 8:30 p.m. Monday. He was found Tuesday evening. (St. Charles Police)

ST. CHARLES—A missing Alzheimer's patient who left his St. Charles assisted living center Monday evening has been safely found.

St. Charles Police asked for the public's help Tuesday in finding the missing 72-year-old man who left his assisted living center, near the intersection of Peck Road and Route 64, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Police announced at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday that the man had been found. He was described by police as "alert", and was taken to an area hospital for an evaluation.

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