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Silver Alert canceled for 78-year-old Phoenix man found safe

Dec 12, 2019, 8:18 PM | Updated: Dec 18, 2019, 10:50 am

Alan Harrington (DPS Photo)...

Alan Harrington (DPS Photo)

(DPS Photo)

PHOENIX — A Silver Alert was canceled Wednesday after a 78-year-old Phoenix man who went missing last week was found safe.

The Phoenix Police Department said Alan Harrington was back with his family.

Harrington was last seen Dec. 12 at his residence near 31st and Northern avenues around noon, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

He is new to the area and has a medical condition that may make him appear disoriented and confused.

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Silver Alert canceled for 78-year-old Phoenix man found safe