Missing endangered man has been located

UPDATE:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — According to the Idaho Missing Persons Clearing House, Paul Eldridge Jr. has been found safe.

Pocatello Police say Eldridge was checked out by family members from the Gateway Transitional Building and was not returned as expected. After staff reported him missing, Paul’s family received the alert and returned him to the facility at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Once officers verified that Paul Eldridge was safe at the facility, the alert was canceled. In a Facebook post, Pocatello Police thanked the public for their assistance and phone calls.

ORIGINAL:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Pocatello Police have issued a endangered missing person alert for Paul Eldridge, Jr.

The 61 year old man was last seen at the Gateway Transitional Care Center on 527 Memorial Drive in Pocatello around 6:20 p.m. on Monday.

Eldridge is described as an indigenous male, 5 foot 4 inches tall, 170 pounds with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans.

An safety alert said he left the care facility and didn't return and is need of important medication.

If you have seen Eldridge, call the Pocatello Police at 208-234-6100.