Austin police seeking help in locating missing 81-year-old man
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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department's Missing Persons Unit asked Thursday night for the community's help in locating 81-year-old Jaime Tamariz.
APD said he was last seen on Thursday, around 7:00 p.m. in the 900 block of East 2nd Street. That's near the intersection of East Cesar Chavez Street and North Interstate 35 Frontage Road.
Authorities said Tamariz has dementia and only speaks Spanish. Police said they were concerned about his safety and immediate welfare.
APD described Tamariz as 5'6", 140 Ibs., with brown eyes and salt and pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a dark grey sweatshirt, dark grey sweatpants and sandals.
If you have seen Tamariz, APD asks you to call 9-11 or the missing person's unit at 512-974-5250.