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Update: Deputies find missing 81-year-old in Grand Haven

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Update: The 81-year-old man was found in Grand Haven Tuesday night, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. With assistance from Grand Haven Police, deputies said he's been returned home to his family. FOX 17 is no longer identifying him.

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding an endangered missing man from Allegan County who has Alzheimer's disease.

The Allegan County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday to a home in Salem Township for a report of a missing 81-year-old man.

Family members last saw the man around 1:50 p.m. when he drove away in a family member's vehicle, deputies said. Authorities believe he may be traveling toward the West Olive area in Ottawa County or possibly Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The vehicle he was driving is said to be a black 2019 Honda Pilot. He was last seen wearing a white and gray shirt, blue jeans, and a welding cap. Anyone who sees the man or the vehicle is asked to contact Allegan County Central Dispatch at 269-673-3899.

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