AUSTIN, Texas — UPDATE:
John Alexander has been found, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Silver Alert has been discontinued.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Austin police are searching for an 82-year-old man with a cognitive impairment who was reported missing early Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
John Alexander was last seen at 3:45 a.m. at the 5800 block of Steep Cactus Trail in southwest Austin. He was wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, jeans and tennis shoes at the time of his disappearance.
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Alexander is described as a white male who is 5’9″ tall and weighs around 160 lbs.
A Silver Alert has been issued. Authorities said his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety.
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Anyone with information on Alexander’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5000.