UPDATED Wednesday, Sept. 27: Gresham police say Benjamin Allen, who had been missing for several days, "has been in contact with Portland police" and is safe.

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Police in Gresham are searching for a man with Down syndrome who has been missing for several days.

Benjamin Allen, 36, was last seen near his home in northeast Gresham on Friday around 11 a.m., police said. Allen, who is 5-foot-11 and weighs 180 pounds, has brown hair and a beard. He also regularly uses TriMet, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 503-823-333.

-- The Oregonian/OregonLive