73-Year-old Roswell Man Who Went Missing on Thanksgiving Found

November 23, 2023
1 min read
The Details: The Roswell Police Department has issued a Mattie's Call and is requesting public assistance to locate Gary Butler, who disappeared from his home on Wildwood Springs Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Described as wearing a plaid shirt, a puffy black jacket, and gray pants, Butler's condition raises significant concerns for his safety.

Update From The Roswell Police Department: “The Roswell Police Department is incredibly happy to share that Mr. Butler has been located safe, and is in the process of being medically evaluated and returned to family. We want to extend our deepest thanks to all of our law enforcement, media, and community partners who assisted us with this search, and helped bring about the best possible resolution.”

The original story is below:


The Gist: Gary Butler, a 73-year-old man with dementia, has gone missing in Roswell, sparking an urgent community-wide search.

The Details: The Roswell Police Department has issued a Mattie’s Call and is requesting public assistance to locate Gary Butler, who disappeared from his home on Wildwood Springs Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Described as wearing a plaid shirt, a puffy black jacket, and gray pants, Butler’s condition raises significant concerns for his safety.

What You Can Do: Residents in the Wildwood Springs and Mountain Park area are urged to check their properties, including any unlocked vehicles, for any sign of Mr. Butler. The Roswell Police Department emphasizes the importance of immediate action and community vigilance.

What’s Next?: The search efforts continue with local authorities and community members actively looking for Mr. Butler. The Roswell Police Department is the primary contact for any information regarding his whereabouts, urging anyone with information to call 770-640-4100 without delay.


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