Clarkston man with dementia missing for days has been found

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CLARKSTON, Ga. — UPDATE: Police have found Mr. Byrd, according to the detective.

ORIGINAL STORY NOV. 6, 2025

Clarkston police are searching for a missing man with dementia ho has not been seen in several days.

Roger Eugene Byrd, 76, was last seen on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Townes at Clarkston Centre Apartments on North Indian Creek Drive near Montreal Road.

Police say Byrd has dementia, hypertension, diabetes and heart issues. A Mattie’s Call has been issued for him, which is Georgia’s emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons.

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He is described as being five feet, 11 inches and approximately 150 pounds.

Byrd was last seen wearing a green flannel shirt with black squares and black pants. He is usually wearing a hat.

Anyone who sees Byrd should call police at 678-431-1472.

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