UPDATE: Sumter man, 80, with dementia found

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UPDATE: Dubose was located with the assistance of his family members and a drone and is receiving medical attention. 

Sumter deputies are searching for a missing 80-year-old man suffering from dementia.

According to Maj. Randall Stewart of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Henry Dubose was reported missing early Friday morning in the Pinewood area. His vehicle was located in the Milford Plantation area and he is believed to be on foot, Stewart said.

Dubose is approximately 5-feet 4-inches tall, weighs 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. There is no clothing description at this time, and he may be wearing glasses. He has also shown recent signs of dementia, Stewart said.

Multiple deputies are searching the area with K9s and a drone.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436 - 2000, Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or 911.