Missing Elderly Man From Snellville Found Inside Car

Update: Roderick Stewart has been found, according to police. 

A resident of a home located at the 4300 block of Hapsburg Way, near his group  called to report a suspicious male, later identified as Stewart, inside his vehicle in the driver's seat.

He was conscious and alert upon making contact with the first responding officers. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation. 

The adult daughter was on scene when he was placed in the ambulance.

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Original article, posted at 10:45 a.m.:

The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently trying to locate a missing person with Alzheimer's disease.

Roderick Stewart, 82, went missing from a group home off Glen Heights Way, near Mink Livsey Road, in Snellville.

The caretaker of the home last physically put Stewart into bed at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14), according to a news release from Gwinnett Police spoksewoman Cpl. Michele Pihera. 

At approximately 4:30 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 15) the caretaker heard a door slam and noticed that Stewart was missing. His bed was made. He has wandered away in the past but not from this current location, Pihera continued.

A black male from Honduras, Stewart is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has a thin build. He has brown eyes and short gray hair. He was last seen wearing multi-colored pants, a long-sleeved blue paid shirt and socks, along with a blue blanket. He was not wearing shoes. 

In addition to having Alzheimer's, Stewart also has dementia and high blood pressure. He answers to the name Pops or Stewart.

His adult daughter has been made aware of the situation and is currently aiding in the search. Members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association also are assisting. 

If anyone has seen Stewart, please call 911 immediately or call Gwinnett County Police at 770-513-5700.