Clisby S. Jones Jr. was last heard from on Friday, May 1
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- A 71-year-old man, who may have the beginnings of dementia, has been missing since Friday, May 1
- His vehicle is not at his home, and he has no close relatives in the area, police said
- Officials have asked for the public’s help in locating the missing man
A 71-year-old man, who may be in the early stages of dementia, vanished four days ago. Now, police are asking for the public's assistance in locating him.
Officials issued an alert about the disappearance of Clisby S. Jones Jr., who was last heard from on Friday, May 1, Alabama's Birmingham Police Department said in a release posted to Facebook on May 4. The man's last known location was the 1700 block of Woodcrest Road in Birmingham, and he drives a white 2002 Chevrolet Equinox with license plate number 1C01BPA.
“He is not at his residence and his vehicle is also no longer at the location,” police said. “He does not have any known relatives in the immediate area.”
While it's unknown what he was wearing when he went missing, Jones is described as a Black man who stands 5 feet, 10 inches and weighs 190 lbs.
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The Birmingham Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment.
The dangers of dementia are very real, according to the Alzheimer's Association. “It's common for a person living with dementia to wander or become lost or confused about their location, and it can happen at any stage of the disease,” the organization said. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander at least once, with some leaving safe spaces more often.
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“Although common, wandering can be dangerous — even life-threatening,” the association continued, “and the stress of this risk weighs heavily on caregivers and family.”
The Alzheimer's Association provides a range of measures to prevent wandering, such as structured daytime activities and comforting the person if they feel lost or confused.
As the search continues for Jones, authorities urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Birmingham Police Department at (205) 328-9311 or dial 911.
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