Missing Irmo man with dementia found safe

IRMO, S.C. — A missing 70-year-old man with dementia who walked away from his home Monday afternoon has been safe, according to the Irmo Police Department.

Irmo Police posted the update Monday afternoon, saying, “Mr. Bates has been located, he is safe and in good condition. Thank you to everyone that shared.”

Earlier in the afternoon, police had said the man was last seen around 2:30 p.m. leaving his home in the Old Friarsgate area…

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