Elderly Memphis man disappears, is found

Laurence Herron.
Laurence Herron.

9 a.m. update

Memphis police have found an 80-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease who disappeared Christmas Day.

Authorities announced shortly before 7:30 p.m. Friday that Laurence Herron, who disappeared from the 1400 block of Havana Street in south Memphis between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, had been found.

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Memphis authorities are looking Friday for an 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who disappeared Christmas Day.

Laurence Herron disappeared from the 1400 block of Havana Street in south Memphis between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, the Memphis Police Department said in a statement.

Herron was described as 5 foot 4 inches, about 150 pounds, wearing a black hat with red writing, glasses, a blue jacket, black jeans and black shoes.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call the Memphis Police Department non-emergency number at (901) 545-2677.

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1400 Havana St., Memphis

1400 Havana St., Memphis

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