Missing 85-year-old man located safe, in good health

Evan Anstey

June 18, 2024 at 10:49 AM

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police in Amherst have located a missing 85-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease.

Gary Heinaman was found in Buffalo on Tuesday. He was returned safely to his residence and is in good health, Amherst police said.

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