Man Reported Missing in Meriden Found Safe

Meriden police say they have safely located an elderly man reported missing.

Richard Plonka, 82, of Andrews St. was reported missing Friday. Plonka was last seen by his neighbor at 2 p.m. operating a white 2011 Chevy Silverado bearing a CT Combination Registration of 5C5755.

Plonka suffers from dementia. Police say that he is very forgetful and gets easily confused.

Police say on Saturday Plonka was located unharmed in Massachusetts and is being returned home.

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