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Missing Adult

Sgt. Craig Hamilton


Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:18 p.m.


Update: This gentleman has been located. Thank you so much for all your help.

The Spokane Police Department and the family of an elderly male who suffers from Alzheimer’s are asking for help in locating the missing male.

80 year old, Robert D. Grimes, was last seen walking away from the 1200 block of east Gordon at about 330 pm carrying some art work. He possibly could have walked to a bar but unknown where.

Grimes was wearing a blue sweater, jeans, black shoes and carrying art work. He is 5’6” tall, thin build, medium-length curly gray hair and glasses (see the attached photo).

If you see someone matching this description please call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.

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