UPDATE (2:37 p.m.) – Authorities report that Mr. Schutz has been found and returned to his family.
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(11:07 a.m.) – The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man.
Police say 86-year-old John Schutz walked away from his home near Calle Lupita and Margarita Avenue at about 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
He is described as 6’1″ tall and 230 pounds with medium-length white hair. He was believed to be wearing a tan jacket, a fisherman-type hat, and Teva sandals.
Police say John has dementia and is considered at-risk. He also walks with a cane and has poor mobility.
Anyone who has seen him is urged to call SLOPD at (805) 781-7312.