Silver Alert canceled for missing Waukesha man; found safe

Richard J. Schultz

UPDATE: Police said Richard Schultz was located safe in New Berlin.

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A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 88-year-old man.

The Waukesha Police Department said Richard J. Schultz was last seen around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, near Joris and Garven. He left the residence on foot heading southbound and has not been seen or heard from since.

Schultz is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs around 193 pounds. He has a short, white beard and blue eyes. He also walks with a slouch.

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He was last seen wearing a black cutoff shirt with a gold trim, black shorts and white tennis shoes.

Police said Schultz has been diagnosed with dementia and does not have his glasses with him, and will have a tough time seeing. He also has difficulty with his hearing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3831.