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Missing Iredell Man, Granddaughter Found 'Safe And Sound': ICSO

Ted Stokes Sr., and his 10-year-old granddaughter had been reported missing Wednesday.

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Ted Stokes Sr., and his 10-year-old granddaughter Azaria were last seen in Lowell in a gold Toyota Camry, according to the sheriff's office.
Ted Stokes Sr., and his 10-year-old granddaughter Azaria were last seen in Lowell in a gold Toyota Camry, according to the sheriff's office. (Courtesy of Iredell County Sheriff's Office)

IREDELL COUNTY — A missing 84-year-old Iredell County man and his 10-year-old granddaughter were located "safe and sound" Wednesday evening, according to Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Earlier in the day, authorities said the pair had been seen traveling in a 2000 gold Toyota Camry.

Ted Stokes, Sr. and Azaria Shariel Stokes were last seen Feb. 10 around 11 a.m. in Lowell, North Carolina, ICSO said. Family members told the sheriff's office that Ted Stokes has mental health issues dealing with memory and Azaria Stokes has been diagnosed with Autism.

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Source: Iredell County Sheriff's Office

ICSO described the missing man as 5-foot, 6-inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds. He usually wears a button-up shirt with tan pants, ICSO said.

Azaria was last seen wearing a white and green shirt, blue jeans, white socks and green shoes.

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Source: Iredell County Sheriff's Office

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office may be reached at 704-664-7500.

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