Leon Young, 84, who was previously reported missing, was found safe and alive in West Virginia today, according to Pennsylvania Trooper Robert Hicks.
Police had previously reported that he had gone missing on Monday.
Police did not release any other information.
Previously reported:
SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP >> Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a Cumberland County man after family believes he was in a confused state of mind while leaving his home on Michael Court on Monday.
Leon W. Young, 84, was last seen leaving his residence in a white Buick Century and headed in an unknown direction, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Carlisle.
Young has Alzheimers and a pacemaker and is known to frequent Walmart, Lowes, the Select Diner, Weis, Burger King and Wendy’s in the Shippensburg area. Young has previously worked in the Carlisle area and lived in the Newville area so it may be possible he is there. He also has family in Union County.
Young also has a hearing aid and speaks quietly.
He is described as being 5 feet 10 inches with white/gray hair, brown eyes and wears glasses. When he went missing, he was wearing a dark blue button up long sleeve shirt and dark blue trousers, white sneakers, light blue jacket, a silver watch and gold wedding band.
Anyone with information may contact police at 249-2121.