Missing Bronx Man Found Safe

Jonas Bronck

Published on September 19, 2013, 4:49 pm

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A missing Bronx man with Alzheimer’s disease has been found safe.

Police issued a silver alert Monday for Carlos Melendez, also known as “Tio Carlos,” after he took off from Bronx Lebanon Hospital.

The 79-year-old had been admitted to the hospital over the weekend after having an emotional outburst.

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