Elderly man with alzheimer's found near millhopper publix, Gainesville FL


Police responded to a call about an elderly man with Alzheimer's who left his vehicle and became lost near Millhopper Publix. His wife is worried because he usually stays in the vehicle but now appears confused about his location.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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26 collect 3 tonight rescue 23 will she be available rescue 33 is gonna take eat 23 23 times for state 3 3 Charlie 3 I was just flagged down at the Millhopper Publix.
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I have an elderly gentleman who got out of the vehicle who has alzheimer's.
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His name is (name withheld).
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He is wearing dark jeans, a black shirt with a design on it.
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He lives in Mill Run and his wife is panning because she says he never gets out of the vehicle, but he's out of the vehicle now and doesn't know where he's at.
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26 behind Publix, Milhopper.
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
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