BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids Police Department was called out Wednesday to assist in a missing persons call regarding a male with dementia/Alzheimer’s.
At 10:59 p.m., police were called to the area of Ives Avenue where a male’s wife stated that her husband had left their residence after 9 p.m. and that he was not dressed appropriately for cold weather conditions. She also stated that her husband would not know how to get home due to his condition, according to a release from the Big Rapids Police Department.
The male was eventually located at a residence in the area of 200 Marion Avenue where he showed up confused and looking for a room.
The release said that the male had suffered minor injuries from falling at an unknown location and was taken to Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital due to his exposure to the cold. His wife later joined him at the hospital.
Various resources were used to locate the missing male and available notifications were sent to Big Rapids city residents.
“The Big Rapids Police Department would like to thank the Big Rapids Fire Department, Ferris State University DPS (Department of Public Safety), Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, Big Rapids Township Fire and Drone unit, and Meceola Central Dispatch for their assistance in this complaint,” Big Rapids Police Chief Danielle Haynes said. “This coordinated effort of multiple agencies speaks to the diligence of our area’s first responders and their commitment to safeguarding life.”
Awareness booklets from the National Child Safety Council on “Senior Safe” are available in the lobby at the Big Rapids Police Department, 435 N. Michigan Ave. You can also visit bigrapidsnews.com and search for “Just Older Youths” to find out about local events and organizations catered toward the elderly.
To receive county mobile alerts from the Mecosta County Emergency Manager, text your zip code to: 888-777.
