Thursday November 21st, 2024 10:56PM

Authorities find missing Lawrenceville man

By Logan Landers Anchor/Reporter
Authorities have located a missing Lawrenceville man who had previously last been seen early Sunday morning.

The Gwinnett County Police Department said Ronald Arpie, 90, was located safely at a gas station in Decatur. He has since been reunited with his family.
 
Original story published Saturday at 8:00 p.m.:
 
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a missing male with a diminished mental capacity who also suffers from other serious medical conditions.
 
90 year-old Ronald Arpie was last seen in the morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 12
 
He is approximately 5-foot-6 inches and weighs 135 pounds.
 
At approximately 11 a.m., Arpie left his home located near Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd and Taylor Rd.
 
He was last seen wearing a navy-blue zip up jacket, white/tan pants, and black sneakers.
 
Arpie’s vehicle is a red 1997 Ford Ranger pick-up truck which was last seen by  in the area of Ackworth at 2:24 p.m.
 
Arpie suffers from dementia and may not know his address or way home.
 
Anyone with information on Arpie's location should contact GCPD detectives by calling 770-513-5300 or submitting an anonymous tip online
 
To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or  visit visit www.stopcrimeATL.com
 
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