Las Vegas Police Found Missing Elderly Man
By TheNevadaGlobeStaff, December 20, 2022 12:09 am
LAS VEGAS – The missing man has been found safe, according to Las Vegas police.
Gerald Makela, 79, was last seen on December 14 in Laughlin, Nevada, according to police. He is known to routinely visit Bullhead City, Arizona.
The missing person’s report claimed Makela might be in significant emotional distress and need medical treatment.
He has gray hair and hazel eyes, and he is 6-foot tall.
Authorities suspect Makela drives a blue 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with an Arizona temporary license plate 1E29385.
Anyone with information on Makela’s location is asked to contact LVMPD at (702) 828-3111or by email.
Credits: Fox 5 Vegas
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