Missing Lawrence man with dementia found in Oklahoma

UPDATE: Lawrence officers have reported that Keith Schmitz was found safe, and the Silver Alert is canceled.

Good Samaritans found his car on the side of the road and took him to the nearest police station in Crescent, Oklahoma.

He is being checked out by EMS, and his family will head down to get him.

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence, Kansas Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing 84-year-old man who has dementia.

Police said Keith Schmitz is driving a 2001 Cadillac Eldorado (photo below) and had reason to believe he was in town but now believe he may be in Oklahoma.

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Family said he hasn’t been seen all day and are concerned.

Anyone that sees him or the car are asked to call (785) 843-0250 or 911.

Lawrence police is working with partner agencies to get the word out.

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