PAWTUCKET — A 78-year-old man with dementia reported missing earlier today has been found and is safe, according to the Pawtucket Police Department.
Dennis Coursen had last been seen at 11 a.m. driving a red Hyundai Elantra with Rhode Island registration 788-781.
A Silver Alert was issued after Pawtucket Police received a report of his disappearance around 5 p.m.
Coursen, who was described as wearing a flannel shirt, a US Navy Veterans ball cap, and black gloves, was believed to be en route to the RI Veterans Affairs hospital when he went missing.
Following the distribution of photos and a call for public assistance, Coursen was safely located.
The Pawtucket Police Department has expressed gratitude to the community for their help and requests that anyone with additional information contact their headquarters at 401-726-3911.
