Story highlights Police say Nixon was found safe

Otis Nixon left his house Saturday morning to play golf, his girlfriend said

(CNN) Former Atlanta Braves baseball player Otis Nixon -- who was reported missing over the weekend -- has been located and is safe, police in an Atlanta suburb said Monday on Twitter.

Nixon, 58, was last seen leaving his home in Woodstock, Georgia, Saturday morning to play golf, authorities said.

Police appealed to the public for help in finding the popular and well-regarded athlete.

"Otis Nixon has been located and is safe," Woodstock police said. "We appreciate the assistance from the public and media."

Nixon was reported missing by his girlfriend Sunday afternoon, Woodstock Police Department spokeswoman Brittany Duncan told CNN.

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