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Missing Gainesville man found safe

By Bryan Pirkle Reporter

Update: Gainesville police said Sunday morning Alfred Wheeler Ringer, 89, had been located and was safe.  He was found in South Carolina.

 

Oringinal story:

Gainesville police have issued a Mattie's Call for an elderly man missing since early Saturday morning.

Alfred Wheeler Ringer, 89, was last seen around 10 a.m., according to Gainesville Police Sgt. Kevin Holbrook.

"Ringer was last seen driving a gray 2002 Buick Park Avenue," Holbrrok said. "He was wearing blue jeans, a tan coat and black shoes."

Wheeler is reported to suffer from dementia, and as a result is thought to be in danger.

Anyone with information on Ringer's whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1.

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