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Man found in Washington Heights identified by grandmother

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A 23-year-old man who is unsure of his name and address was found by police in Washington Heights. | Chicago Police

A man who was found in the South Side Washington Heights neighborhood has been identified by his grandmother.

The 23-year-old man, who is mentally challenged, was found intoxicated at 95th Street and South Ashland Avenue, according to an alert from Chicago Police.

Police said Thursday morning that he had been identified as 33-year-old Roger Cannon by his grandmother.

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