Police locate missing man with mental deficiency
Web Producer: Rikki Mitchell, Mekita Rivas
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Tucson Police have located a 27-year-old man who functions with a decreased mental capacity.
Alejandro Chacon was reported missing Thursday after he was last seen leaving his home in the 800 block of West Nebraska Street at about 10:45 a.m.
In a news release, Sgt. Chris Widmer said he was located by Department of Public Safety officers Thursday night. He was transported to a medical facility for evaluation, but generally appeared to be in good health.
He goes by the name "Alex" and police say he operates as if he was a small child. He has no money and is unfamiliar with public transportation.
He is described as Hispanic, 5'4'', between 135 and 140 pounds with short dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a faded white shirt with a picture of the Virgin Mary on the back and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.
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