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San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Thursday April 13th, 2017 :: 04:42 p.m. PDT

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UPDATE: Missing Person At Risk FOUND - Vista

Earlier today, 75-year-old Doug Nicholson was found safe in Washington State. He will soon be reunited with his family in Vista. The Sheriff's Department thanks the public and the media for their assistance.
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The Sheriff's Department wants your help in finding a missing person at risk.

75-year-old Doug Nicholson was last seen just before 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10th in the 1800 block of Devon Place in Vista. He has Alzheimer's and does not have his medications with him.

Nicholson stands 5'7" tall, weighs 150 pounds, has blue eyes and balding grey hair. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, navy blue shirt, plaid jacket, light blue pants with suspenders and carrying a grey backpack. Nicholson does not have a cell phone or means of transportation.

Recently, Nicholson had talked about going back home to Washington State. It is believed he may be looking for a ride north through Orange and Los Angeles Counties and beyond.

If you have seen Doug Nicholson, call the Vista Sheriff's Station at (760) 940-4551 or the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.

Address/Location
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
9621 Ridgehaven Ct
San Diego, CA 92123

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 858-565-5200

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