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UPDATE: Missing Bellingham man located

UPDATE: Missing Bellingham man located

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UPDATE: BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A missing adult from Bellingham has been found safe.

Bellingham Police say that 68-year-old Mark Gardner was found on Thursday, Sept. 5.

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) is asking the public for their help in locating a missing person.

BPD says the family of 68-year-old Mark Gardner reported him missing on Wednesday, Sept. 4, adding that they are concerned about his well-being.

Gardner was last seen leaving his home in the Columbia neighborhood with his keys and wallet at around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4. He’s a white male standing at 6’2″ and weighs 165 pounds.

Gardner has short, gray hair and a beard with brown eyes and wears glasses.

Anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts is being asked to call 9-1-1.

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