On 10/28/17 at approximately 0200 hours Mr. Arvizu was located by members of his family walking in the area of South 6th Ave and East 27th St. in Tucson Arizona. He was in good health and returned home by the family members who then contacted Tucson Police. Officers responded to the residence and were able to confirm that Mr. Arvizu had returned and was in good health. Mr. Arvizu’s recovery was not a result of the Silver Alert but rather a result of his family’s continued search of the area. No arrests were made in this case.
Mr. Arvizu is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment that causes him to become easily disoriented and he often does not recognize family members. On 10/27/17 he left the residence on foot at approximately 1600 hours. He was last seen by family northbound on 1st at that time. Information received indicates that he may have been sighted at approximately 1830 hours in the area of 12th and Valencia. If located please contact MHST.