Silver Alert canceled for 85-year-old man last seen in Phoenix

Jun 9, 2023, 5:39 AM | Updated: 1:11 pm

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)

PHOENIX — A Silver Alert for an 85-year-old man with a medical condition was canceled after he was found safe Friday in Phoenix, authorities said.

Richard Toler was found on a city bus Friday morning near Paradise Village Parkway and Tatum Boulevard, the Phoenix Police Department said.

He is safe and back home with his son, police said.

Toler had last been seen Thursday near Seventh and Van Buren streets when the alert was activated Friday morning.

Toler has a medical condition that may cause him to become easily lost and confused.

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