Indio police: Missing man, 81, found safely

A missing elderly man, who has moderate Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, was found safely Wednesday.

Don Juan Brawner was located Wednesday morning at a Holiday Inn Express in Merced.

Indio police say Merced authorities got a call from someone concerned about the man's safety. When they arrived, they discovered Brawner's identity.

The 81-year-old was last seen at about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, when he walked out of an Indio residence.

Officials thought he could be headed for his home in Menlo Park, a city in the Bay Area.

Police believe Brawner spent Tuesday night at the hotel but he is in "good physical condition." He is now back with family members.

Brawner was last seen driving a 2007 gold Honda CRV with with California plate 6AXY178. The vehicle has a license plate bracket that reads "Save a Life Learn CPR," police said.

ATM information obtained by police suggest that Brawner may have visited a Chevron gas station in Thousand Palms.