After a community-wide search and considerable concern, Meyer Golden, an 82-year-old Minneapolis resident with multiple health issues, has been found safe. The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed Golden's status in a recent update following their appeal to the public for assistance in locating the at-risk senior.

Golden was reported missing after he was last seen at his home on the 1900 block of 3rd Ave S. Concerns for his safety were prevalent, particularly because he is diagnosed with dementia and epilepsy, and had suffered a serious medical event. The urgency of the situation was compounded by the fact he had not taken his critical medications since the previous night. He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, red and blue pajama pants with white stripes, and blue shoes, but it was not believed he was still donning these items when he went missing.

Authorities had believed Golden may have been trying to make his way to the area of 26th/Thomas Ave N or the 800 block of Upton Ave N. As a white male around 5’10” tall and 200 pounds, balding with thin brown hair, and a distinct marching gait, the police provided detailed descriptive information to aid in the public's vigilance. His whereabouts were unknown for a period sparking a call to action for anyone with information to come forward.

The resolution to this case comes as a relief to Golden's family and local residents who had become engaged in the search effort. The Police had asked anyone spotting Golden to call 911 immediately – whereas those with potential leads on his possible location were urged to share that information through multiple channels, including email to [email protected], a dedicated voicemail line, or even anonymously via Crimestoppers. The extent of community involvement underscores the gravity, and fortunately, the community-minded resolve that ensues when one of its own is in jeopardy.