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86-year-old Knox County man found safe in NC after Silver Alert

The TBI said the man was found safe after a search Monday night.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Update (11:30 p.m.): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said William Vance has been located in North Carolina and is safe. 

Original Story:

The Knox County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Monday in hopes of finding a missing 86-year-old man.

According to deputies, William Vance is missing from North Ruggles Ferry Pike in Knox County and was last seen around 2 p.m. Monday.

Deputies said he drove a beige 2012 Chevrolet Impala with a Tennessee tag 906 KFT to visit his family in New Market.

The TBI said he was last seen wearing khaki pants and a gray/white button up shirt.

Deputies said Vance does not have a cell phone and may seem confused if approached, and the TBI said he has a condition that might impair his ability to return home safely. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (865) 215-2243.

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Posted by Knox County Sheriff's Office on Monday, August 23, 2021

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