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Gresham Man With Alzheimer's Who Went Missing Returns Home Safe

Gresham Police said that Dan Lucerne is home and safe.

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Dan Lucerne is home safe after a harrowing few hours.
Dan Lucerne is home safe after a harrowing few hours. (Gresham Police Department)

GRESHAM, OR — The man in the picture is Mariano Lucerne, better known as Dan. Gresham Police said that he has Alzheimer's and wandered away from home on Tuesday.

The 77-year-old didn't have a cell phone and his family had no idea where he would have gone.

After about five hours, he returned home, safe and sound.

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If you spot him or know anything about where he is, please reach out to the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.

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