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KCSO: Missing man in East Knoxville found safe

According to the Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Sergio Christel Peratal was found safe on Linden Ave. late Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Knox County Sheriff's Office says a man reported missing has been found safe. They said 21-year-old Sergio Christel Peratal was located safe on Linden Avenue late Monday afternoon according to KCSO.

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ORIGINAL: According to KCSO, Christel Peratal was last seen early Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m. His family reported him missing at 6:30 a.m. when he did not respond to texts or calls.

Authorities said Peratal, who prefers to go by his middle name Christel, is likely on foot and in the area of Magnolia Avenue near the KFC.

The family said Peratal does have some cognitive issues but has never disappeared like this in the past. Peratal does have a half-sleeve tattoo of skulls on his upper right arm.

Anyone with information on Peratal's location is asked to contact detectives at 865-215-2243. Tipsters can remain anonymous. 

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