Update: 91-year-old man who missed doctor’s appointment safely located
The Eagle Police Department found the 91-year-old man who missed his doctor’s appointment Thursday, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.
Norman Gleed, who has dementia, didn’t arrive for his doctor’s appointment around 3:45 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office, which contracts with Eagle police, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Authorities said Gleed didn’t have a cellphone with him.
By about 8:10 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said in an updated post that Gleed had been safely located after a driver found him.
“Thanks to everyone who helped. We deeply appreciate it!” the Sheriff’s Office said in the post.
Eagle Police are looking for 91-year-old Norman Gleed, who was supposed to show up for a doctor appointment about 2 hours ago and never arrived. He has a medical condition and does not have a cell phone with him. We’re asking anyone with info to call dispatch at (208) 377-6790. pic.twitter.com/9enfVGOLXb
— Ada County Sheriff (@AdaCoSheriff) January 19, 2024