72-year-old man never returned from walk, police say

Police said Jesse Dillard went to Tee Trace in Riverdale on Friday and learned Jesse Dillard, who is diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's, left home for a walk and never came back. (Clayton County Police Department)

Clayton County police are searching for a 72-year-old man who never returned home from a walk on Friday night. 

Police said officers went to Tee Trace in Riverdale on Friday and learned Jesse Dillard, who is diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's, left home for a walk and never came back.

Police said the man is 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, khaki pants, sandals and using a cane.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts could contact police at 770-477-3747. 

A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.

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