UPDATE, 1:54 p.m.: EPD says:

James “Jim” Russell was located safe and in good health by the Arcata Police Department. Thank you for sharing the information. The Eureka Police Department would also like to thank the agencies and businesses that assisted in the search.

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Eureka Police Department press release:

The Eureka Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 73- year-old, James “Jim” Russell. Today, Russell walked away from support staff in Eureka sometime after 11:00am. Russell has a cognitive impairment and conditions that require medication and assistance from others.

Russell is a white male, 73-years-old, 5’9”, 150-160 pounds, hazel eyes, and bald with white hair. He was last seen wearing a blue/white flannel shirt and dark grey pants.

Anyone with information regarding Russell’s possible whereabouts is asked to contact the Eureka Police Department at (707) 441-4044.