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Man with severe dementia 'safe and sound' after search

Randy Beltz went missing from his home at about 2 p.m. Monday near Five Mile and Amity roads.
Credit: Ada Co. Sheriff

BOISE, Idaho — A 68-year-old man who walked away from his home Monday afternoon has been found "safe and sound," the Ada County Sheriff's Office says.

Deputies had asked for help finding Randy Beltz, who suffers from severe dementia, after he was last seen around 2 p.m. near his home in Five Mile and Amity roads area.

Deputies searched the neighborhood but failed to locate Beltz.

Just before 6 p.m. Monday, the sheriff's office tweeted that the man had been located. 

"He’s being reunited with his family now. Thanks to everyone who shared and called in with tips!" the ACSO tweeted. "We really appreciate the help!"

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