The Mint Hill community can breathe a sigh of relief, as 88-year-old Morgan Dwight Garver, who had been missing since late last evening, has been found. In an update provided by the Mint Hill Police Department's social media post, authorities confirmed that Mr. Garver was transported to a local hospital for a thorough evaluation following his discovery.
The initial alert issued for Mr. Garver, detailed a Silver Alert for the elderly man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia, generating considerable concern within the community. The Mint Hill Police praised the collaborative efforts in locating him, extending gratitude to the "responding agencies who assisted, Mint Hill Fire Department, Charlotte Fire Department, Mecklenburg Emergency Management, Charlotte Special OPS, Matthews Police Department, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Police." The provided report number for the case is 260130-00139, as mentioned in the public statement.
According to the details shared prior to his safe return, Mr. Garver was last seen in the vicinity of Cinnamon Circle near Lawyers Road yesterday, around 11:00 p.m. The concerns were magnified by his medical condition which may cause confusion or disorientation, emphasizing the urgency in locating him.
Members of the community who were following the situation responded with promptness when the Silver Alert was issued, keeping watch for an elderly white male, described as 5’8” tall, weighing 186 pounds, with the telltale black jeans and a red-and-black plaid jacket. Individuals with any information about Mr. Garver's whereabouts had been urged to contact the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085, or call 911 immediately.
