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FOUND SAFE: Grand Rapids man found in Manistee County after search launched Monday

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UPDATE (4/22) - Richard Savickas was found safe in Manistee County, according to Michigan State Police. The 77-year-old evidently traveled in the wrong direction after an Easter trip to Howard City.

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Police are asking for your help to find a man from Grand Rapids who did not make it home after a visit to Howard City on Easter.

Richard Savickas was last seen around 7 p.m. on Sunday when he left for home. Family says he is showing early signs of dementia and may have become confused while driving.

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A picture of Richard Savickas

The 77-year-old was last seen driving a silver 2014 Jeep Patriot with license plate ATS 759.

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A 2014 Jeep Patriot that Richard Savickas was last seen driving on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Anyone with information on where Savickas is should contact Michigan State Police's Lakeview Post at (989) 352-8444.

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