Missing Bellingham man with dementia found safe

Bellingham Police Department

The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) say a man with dementia who was reported missing this week has been found safe and was reunited with his family.  

According to the BPD, 73-year-old Charles Scott was reported missing after going on a walk on Mahogany Ave. at around 8 p.m. Tuesday

Authorities say he suffers from dementia, is weak and frail. He also don't have a cellphone. 

On Thursday morning, police said Scott was found safe and returned home. 

"Thank you to all who looked for him," police said.  

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