Police: Missing Vancouver man, 66, found

UPDATE: John Spencer was found and returned to his home, according to the Vancouver Police Department.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Police are asking for the public’s help as they attempt to find a missing 66-year-old Vancouver man.

John Spencer left his home in the 5100 block of Northeast 121st Avenue around 5:30 p.m. today for a walk but did not return, the Vancouver Police Department said in a news release.

Police released a photo of Spencer, along with this physical description: He’s a bald, white man, about 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds with brown eyes and a short gray beard. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt, black jeans and a blue peacoat.

Police said Spencer has a history of medical problems, including mental health problems. He left his phone behind and did not have access to a vehicle, police said.

He had not been found as of 10 p.m. Police urged anyone who knows of Spencer’s whereabouts to call 911.