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UPDATE: John Percival has been found safe, according to authorities.

ANDOVER — The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night issued a Silver Alert for a missing 80-year-old from Andover said to be suffering from cognitive issues.

John W. Percival Oxford County Sheriff’s Office

Police said John W. Percival left his home on North Main Street about 2:30 p.m. Thursday. He is described as a white man standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing roughly 170 pounds. He is balding and has blue eyes, according to the police bulletin.

“John left on foot from his residence and was wearing a dark green long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, Crocs, and a hat,” according to the alert. “He is partially non-verbal and slow to walk and talk as a result of Alzheimer’s. If located, contact the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office at 207-743-9554 or Maine State Police at 207-624-7076.”