In a late-night update, the City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government relieved the anxieties of a community with a succinct post on social media confirming the safety of a previously missing person. "UPDATE: Booker was located late Friday evening and is safe," the post on Facebook stated, ending the search for 71-year-old Larry Eugene Booker who had been missing since earlier that day.
The initial alert, issued by the Franklin Police Department, described Booker as likely wearing a red zip-up jacket, blue jeans, and a dark beanie. His last known whereabouts were along Maple Dr., around 2 p.m. last Friday. Booker was reported to be traveling in a white Chevy Cruze with a South Carolina license plate, details that aimed to assist the public in identifying the missing man.
The case was resolved with little fanfare or detail. Confirmation of Booker’s safety was brief but brought relief to those who feared the worst after his disappearance. During the period of uncertainty, the Franklin Police Department urged anyone with information to contact them directly or call 9-1-1, appealing to the community to help ensure his safe return.
