Missing 79-year-old Fayetteville man found on Christmas Eve, police say
Edward Felder (Fayetteville Police Department)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - Fayetteville police reported finding the 79-year-old man who went missing on Friday after leaving his home for a doctor’s appointment that morning. At the time, a Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, was issued.
Investigators used technology to track Edward Felder, who police said was reported missing around 3:30 p.m. when he didn't come home.
Police said they were able to track him in Senoia around 10:51 a.m., Suwanee around 12:36 p.m., Chamblee around 1:27 p.m., Hiram at 4:39 p.m., Acworth at 5:40 p.m. and Valdosta at a convenience store around 5 a.m.
With the help of technology, Felder has officially been located and reunited with his family on Christmas Eve.