ENCINITAS — A septuagenarian who disappeared this week after failing to show up for a doctor’s appointment in Encinitas was found safe on April 24.
Jaime Ponce, 76, was reported missing early Wednesday afternoon, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
The regional law enforcement agency reported late Thursday afternoon that Ponce had been found unharmed.
No details about why Ponce went missing or where he had been during his absence were released.
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ENCINITAS — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 76-year-old man who went missing Wednesday afternoon in Encinitas.
Jaime Ponce was last seen around 12:30 p.m. on April 23 following a medical appointment at 320 Santa Fe Drive, according to the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station. According to law enforcement, he was scheduled to be picked up nearby, but could not be located.
Ponce is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hat, dark blue sweater and jeans of an unknown color. He does not have access to a vehicle and is believed to be walking.
Anyone with information on Ponce’s whereabouts is urged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office at (858) 868-3200.
