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Missing Belleville man found safe, had checked himself out of nursing home

Police were searching for an endangered man missing in Belleville on Monday morning, but announced just before noon they had found the man.

Lt. Matt Eiskant said the man checked himself out of Belleville's Midwest Respiratory and Rehab center Monday morning, but did not notify staff he was leaving.

The man took a bus to a family member's house in Granite City.

Eiskant said the man was of sound mind and was in good health.

Kaley Johnson: 618-239-2526, @KaleyJohnson6

This story was originally published July 9, 2018 at 9:30 AM.

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