Kansas City police say missing 61-year-old man has been found
Update: Police said Saturday night that Juan Cerritos had been found and is safe.
Kansas City police were asking the public for help Thursday to find a 61-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing from the Northland since late Wednesday morning.
Juan Cerritos, 61, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday walking near the intersection of Gladstone and North Belmont boulevards, police said. He needs daily medication for his well-being, police said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a statewide alert as well Thursday evening seeking assistance from the public to find Cerritos.
Police were asking anyone who locates Cerritos to dial 911 immediately.
This story was originally published March 16, 2023 at 7:03 PM.
Bill Lukitsch
The Kansas City Star