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77-year-old Arlington man found safe, Silver Alert discontinued

The man went missing at about 10 a.m. Wednesday in South Arlington and was found Saturday morning

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The 77-year-old man with cognitive impairment who went missing was found safe Saturday morning in Midland, Arlington police said.

Police issued a Silver Alert for Eugene McGruder after he was reported missing by his family after being last seen at about 10 a.m. Wednesday on the 6200 block of St. Leonard Drive, near the intersection of S. Cooper Street and Sublett Road, wearing a brown coat and blue jogging suit with stripes on the side.

Arlington police are looking for Eugene McGruder, missing since Dec. 11, 2024.
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Arlington police are looking for Eugene McGruder, missing since Dec. 11, 2024.

McGruder is Black, stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 195 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Police said he may have been traveling in a blue 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck with Texas license plate BV1 1375 and a silver toolbox in the bed.

Police said McGruder could be in danger and poses a credible threat to his safety and health.

TEXAS STATEWIDE ALERT PROGRAMS

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