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Missing man who walked out of hospital found safe, Portsmouth police say

George Lee Powell Jr. hadn't been seen since he walked out of a hospital on Thursday.
Credit: Portsmouth Police Department
George Lee Powell, Jr.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — UPDATE: George Lee Powell, Jr. has been found safe, the Portsmouth Police Department said.

Have you seen George Lee Powell, Jr.?

On Friday, the Portsmouth Police Department said the 77-year-old man was missing.

A spokesperson said he walked out of a local hospital on Thursday and hadn't been seen since.

They didn't say which hospital he left, but said Powell was wearing blue jeans. It's not clear what color his shirt was.

Police officers want to check on his well-being.

If you've seen him, or know where he might be, please call the police department's special victims unit at 757-393-8536.

Editor's note: The Portsmouth Police Department corrected Powell's middle name from Michael to Lee. The story has been updated to reflect the change.

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