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Saint Paul Community Rallies to Safely Locate Missing Elderly Man with Dementia

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Published on May 05, 2025
Saint Paul Community Rallies to Safely Locate Missing Elderly Man with DementiaSource: Facebook/Saint Paul Police Department

Chan Pheng Sixavat, the 65-year-old man with dementia who had gone missing, was found and confirmed to be safe. The Saint Paul Police Department had issued a call for help on May 3rd, seeking any information on the whereabouts of Chan after he was last seen around 4:00 p.m. on the 1200 block of Ross Avenue. He was described as wearing a black cap, a black jacket with white on the front, black pants, and dark shoes.

Having been known to suffer from dementia, the risks associated with his disappearance had left the community on high alert. The police had provided a phone number to call with information and emphasized contacting 911 in the case of emergencies. 

The discovery of Chan's safety came as an update from the Saint Paul Police Department on May 3 at 8:20 pm, and was promptly shared on their official social media channels. "Chan has been located safe. Thank you for all who looked for him," the post read

Further details on the circumstances of Chan's disappearance and subsequent safe return were not disclosed by the authorities.