Relief swept through Lawrenceville after local authorities reported that 63-year-old Larry Turner, who went missing from his family home, has been found safe. Turner, described as 5-feet-7-inches tall and 130 pounds, sparked a community search when he failed to turn up after last being seen at his James Path Drive residence on April 23 around 5:28 p.m., as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Gwinnett County Police, spearheading the search, confirmed Turner’s condition and current safety in a turn of events that has eased the distress of locals and his family, he was dressed in a grey jacket, grey sweatpants, sporting a Falcons hat, black house slippers and a distinguishing wooden cross necklace at the time of his disappearance Atlanta News First reported.

Detectives had previously reached out to the public seeking any valuable information through contact at 770.513.5300 or tip lines like Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta at 404.577.8477, to aid in the search for Turner, as details on his last known whereabouts began to grow cold.

As the community's concern turned to action, it was the concerted effort of both law enforcement and the Lawrenceville residents that culminated in a favorable outcome for Turner; the tangible sense of tranquility has been palpably restored in the wake of this otherwise potentially harrowing experience, details surrounding Turner's brief absence and the circumstances of his safe return, however remain scant at this moment.