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Police Search For Missing 81-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Issues

David Gary, 81, suffers cognitive issues and was reported missing by his family Monday afternoon, CMPD said.

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David Gary, 81, suffers cognitive issues and was reported missing by his family Monday afternoon, CMPD said.
David Gary, 81, suffers cognitive issues and was reported missing by his family Monday afternoon, CMPD said. (Courtesy of CMPD)

CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte police are asking for the community's help locating a missing 81-year-old man who suffers from cognitive issues.

David Gary was reported missing around 3:30 p.m. after a family member called 911 to report his disappearance, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

Gary, who is described as 5-foot, 8-inches tall and about 150 pounds, was last seen Oct. 5 around noon near 35th Street and The Plaza wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, brown pants, and a baseball cap, police said.

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David Gary, 81, suffers cognitive issues and was reported missing by his family Monday afternoon, CMPD said. (Photo courtesy of CMPD)

CMPD said anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.

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