Update | The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Stransky was located safely.
Original story | The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Independence man.
Jeffrey Stransky, 69, was last seen at his home located at 308 N. Main Street about 4:30 p.m.
According to MSHP, Stransky left his home on foot and had made suicidal statements before leaving.
Stransky was wearing a green shirt, gray sweatpants and tan hiking boots.
MSHP said he's diagnosed with alzheimer's and dementia. Stransky uses a handheld electrolarynx.
Anyone who sees him is asked to dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.
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