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Missing 73-year-old man from Akron found safe

73-year-old James Bell was found safe, according to officials.
Credit: Akron Police Department

AKRON, Ohio — Update: 

The missing man was found safe on Saturday night.

Original story: 

The Akron Police Department has issued an endangered missing person alert after a 73-year-old man went missing. 

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James Bell was last seen leaving his home in the 1900 block of Northgate Circle in Akron on Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 p.m. 

Akron Police Department officials noted that they are worried for Bell's safety as he has Alzheimer's and short-term memory loss. 

Bell is described as 5-foot-6-inch weighing 148 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. 

He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket with black joggers and a baseball hat. 

Anyone with information on Bell's whereabouts is asked to call the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2490. 

Anonymous tips can also be texted to TIPSCO at 274637. 

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