The Minneapolis Police Department has successfully located Cole Mahlum, the 32-year-old man reported missing earlier this week; he is now confirmed to be safe. Mahlum, who has a mental health disorder and had missed a dose of his medication, was last seen in the vicinity of the 5300 block of Ewing AV S. around 4:00 pm wearing a button-down shirt, jeans, and dark tennis shoes, according to a previous call for public assistance issued by the Minneapolis PD. Standing 6'4" tall and weighing approximately 250 lbs, his physical description was widely circulated in hopes of a swift resolution to the search.

In efforts to find Mahlum, the Minneapolis Police had reached out to the community through social media and email, with an emphasis on the urgency given his mental health concerns; they provided multiple means of communication including a direct police tip email at [email protected] and a voicemail service, as well the Crimestoppers line and an online platform for submitting information which may have been crucial in Mahlum's safe recovery.

The announcement of Mahlum's safety was made through an update to the Minneapolis Police Department's official Facebook page, helping to close a tense period for all those concerned about his immediate welfare. Prior to the positive outcome, the public had been strongly encouraged to dial 911 upon sighting the 32-year-old, reflecting the potential severity of his situation without his needed medication.

The Minneapolis community, no doubt, breathed a collective sigh of relief with the news of Mahlum's safety, details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance and the subsequent efforts that led to his safe return have not been publicly disclosed by authorities at this time, despite the communal effort and public eyes that kept watch for any signs of the missing man in his sudden absence. For those interested in reading the original calls for public assistance or providing any support to those with mental health disorders, further information can be accessed through the Minneapolis Police Department's Facebook page.