Dayton, Ohio – After nearly a week of uncertainty and growing concern for a Dayton family, authorities confirmed that 68-year-old Gregory P. Pitts has been found and is safe.
Public Help Sought as Concerns Grew Over Health Issues
The alert for Mr. Pitts was issued after he was officially reported missing on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He had last been seen on the evening of January 25, around 6:30 p.m., near the 300 block of Pointview Avenue in Dayton, Ohio.
Family members had grown increasingly worried about his well-being, especially due to his medical conditions. According to the report, “Gregory has COPD, dementia, and a history of seizures.” The alert also mentioned he was missing his pinky and part of his ring finger on his right hand. At the time he went missing, Mr. Pitts was wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and white shoes. He was last seen walking with the assistance of a wooden cane.
The family explained that Mr. Pitts had left home without notifying anyone on previous occasions, but never for such a prolonged period. This prompted police to classify the case as a “CRITICAL MISSING PERSON” situation and request urgent help from the public in locating him…