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Update: JSO locates missing man with dementia

Coley Williams The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is searching for 71-year-old Coley Williams. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office/Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

Jacksonville, Fl — Update 8:40 am:

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it has found Coley Williams and he is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted us in our search.

Original story:

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 71-year-old Coley Williams. He was reported missing around 2:30 a.m. after walking away from his home on 7th Street West.

According to JSO, Williams has been diagnosed with Dementia.

He is 5’09” and 190 lbs. and has brown eyes and salt and pepper hair.

Williams was last seen wearing blue pajamas and brown dress shoes.

Contact JSO at (904) 630-0500 if you see Williams.

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