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Police: 75-year-old man with dementia found safe after overnight search

Maldonado was found in the wooded area near his home but has been reunited with his family.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

Update:

Mario Maldonado has been located safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. He was found in the wooded area near his home but has been reunited with his family. 

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for Mario Maldonado, 75, who was last seen on the city’s Southside.  

Maldonado was last seen around 6:45 p.m. by family at his residence near Emerson Street and Interstate 95.  

He is reportedly diagnosed with dementia and as such, police say they are attempting to locate him to ascertain his safety.  

He is described as 5 feet and 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes with salt and pepper hair.  

He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with denim jeans.

If you have seen Maldonado or have information which could lead to his whereabouts, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.

Credit: JSO
Mario Maldonado

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