Missing Elderly Man Found Safe in Loudonville Thanks to Quick Police Response
LOUDONVILLE — A missing elderly man with dementia was safely located in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, thanks to cooperative law enforcement efforts and quick action by a Loudonville Police Department officer.
According to the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office, the man was reported missing around 2 a.m. and was believed to be traveling in a specific vehicle. Deputies used the Flock camera system — a real-time vehicle recognition network — to track his movements and soon discovered that the vehicle had entered the Village of Loudonville.
Loudonville Police Officer Finkle was notified immediately. Within minutes, he located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and made contact with the missing man, ensuring he was safe.
Family members were notified and responded to the scene to reunite with him.
The Loudonville Police Department expressed its gratitude to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during the incident.
