Manitoba

Silver alert cancelled for missing 73-year-old Winnipeg man found safe

A 73-year-old man has been found safe after Winnipeg police issued a silver alert on Friday evening.

Man reported as last seen in the Linden Woods neighbourhood Friday afternoon found safe later that evening

Winnipeg police black and white car parked on street.
A 73-year-old man has been found safe after going missing Friday afternoon in Winnipeg. (CBC)

A silver alert has been cancelled after a 73-year-old man was found safe in Winnipeg.

The man was last seen in the Linden Woods neighbourhood around 3 p.m. In an update Friday evening, police said he'd been found safe.

Police issue the alert whenever a vulnerable adult person is reported as missing.

CBC News has removed his name and photo to protect his identity now that he has been found.