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Palmer Square man reported missing has been located

By Sun-Times Wire

A 53-year-old man reported missing Friday night from the Palmer Square neighborhood on the Northwest Side has been found.

David Mendez left his home about 9 a.m. Friday in the 2800 block of West Palmer and was later seen about 1 p.m. in the area of Rockwell and Fullerton, Chicago Police said.

Later Friday night, police reported Mendez was located, but did not provide additional information.

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