UPDATE: Sparks Police say 81-year-old Richard Burnet has been found.

They said he was in good health and has been released to his family.


The Sparks Police Department says officers are looking for a missing man that disappeared on Monday.

They said 81-year-old Richard Burnet was last seen in the 1900 block of East Prater Way.

Sparks Police said Burnet has late stage Alzheimer's.

The family says Burnet is easily confused and doesn't remember his way home.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Sparks Police at (775) 353-2231 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. You will remain anonymous.