UPDATE: Ruperto has been found safe, West Valley City Police reported shortly before 7 p.m.
UPDATE: Mr. Chuga has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted.
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) July 13, 2020
Original story:
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — West Valley City Police are looking for a missing elderly man with Alzheimer's disease.
Ruperto Chuga, 90, left his home Sunday morning around 9 a.m. and has not returned. He was last seen on Redwood Road near 3000 South.
He is 5'0", 105 pounds, and was last seen wearing a red and white checkered shirt, a brown jacket, khaki pants and a hat.
Police say he is considered at risk because he needs his medication.
Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 801-840-4000.
MISSING/AT RISK: 90 yo Ruperto Chuga has Alzheimer’s. He left home at 9am, hasn’t come home. Last seen on Redwood Rd & 3000 S. Wearing a hat, brown jacket, red & white checkered shirt, khaki pants. He’s 5’0”, 105lbs. Needs medication. Please RT & call 801-840-4000 if you see him. pic.twitter.com/1DSrCvgarJ
— WVC Police (@WVCPD) July 12, 2020
