The search for Gregory Andrew Pettis, reported missing since June 1, has come to a close as the Gwinnett County Police have confirmed that he has been found safe. Pettis, last seen leaving his residence in Suwanee on a bicycle, had caused concern after his abrupt disappearance. The official report by the Gwinnett County Police from August 2 provided a brief description of Mr. Pettis: a white male weighing 160 pounds, standing five feet seven inches tall, with recognizable hazel eyes and gray hair, and a notable "Erie" tattoo on his wrist.
Authorities made a concerted effort following the initial report by Mr. Pettis' family, who voiced their concerns after he vanished without a trace near the 5000 block of Suwanee Dam Road, and his safety was paramount as community members joined in the search. Details concerning Pettis' conditions or the circumstances of how he was found have not been disclosed.
In their effort to locate Mr. Pettis, police and family had appealed to the public for any information leading to his whereabouts, underscoring his physical characteristics to aid in identification. The search came to a culmination as Gwinnett County Police updated their statement, relieving fears and bringing a story that could have turned otherwise to a comforting conclusion.
