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Missing Ferguson Township man found safe, police say

Update: Russell Meyers has been safely located in Charles County, Maryland, Ferguson Township police said Saturday night.

A Ferguson Township man was reported missing Friday and police are requesting the public’s help to locate him.

Russell Meyers, an 80-year-old who was reportedly diagnosed with dementia, is believed to be in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, based on recent credit card transactions, according to Ferguson Township police.

He was last seen about 5:15 p.m. Friday in Mount Joy, Lancaster County, according to state police.

Meyers is 5 feet, 8 inches tall with gray hair, brown eyes and wears glasses, state police said. He was driving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ, Ferguson Township police said.

Those with information about Meyers’ location are asked to call 911, their local police department or Ferguson Township police at 800-479-0050.

This story was originally published June 1, 2019 at 5:54 PM.

Bret Pallotto
Centre Daily Times
Bret Pallotto primarily reports on courts and crime for the Centre Daily Times. He was raised in Mifflin County and graduated from Lock Haven University.
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