07/22/07
North Garland Man Missing -
Categories: Sunday morning Police Dept News Release:
95 YEAR OLD MAN MISSING
Garland Police are searching for 95-year-old John Lewis. Mr. Lewis suffers acute cancer and takes numerous medications for his illness. He is believed to be wearing a t-shirt, blue pajama bottoms, is 5’5” tall, has blue eyes and walks with a cane. He was last seen this morning around 6:30 a.m. in his neighborhood in Northeast Garland, close to the intersections of Naaman School Road and Pleasant Valley Drive. Police also believe that Mr. Lewis would not be afraid to ask someone for a ride.
Garland Police are asking for the public's help to locate John Lewis as they fear for his safety as the day gets hotter. If anyone spots Mr. Lewis, please call the Garland Police Department immediately. Dial 9-1-1.
UPDATE:
MISSING MAN FOUND
Garland Police verified information tonight that 95-year-old John Lewis has been located in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Lewis has relatives in Nacogdoches and they found him tonight at his old home where he once lived. He evidently decided this morning he was going back home to Nacogdoches, managed to get on a bus and make the trip of almost 200 miles. His physical condition has been checked and he appears to be doing as well as can be expected for the condition that he is currently in with his cancer.
