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Missing Bronzeville man found safe

Police on Sunday said he was reunited safely with his family

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Sam Jones was last seen Feb. 13, 2021 in Bronzeville on the South Side.

Sam Jones was last seen Feb. 13, 2021 in Bronzeville on the South Side.

Chicago police

A 69-year-old man reported missing from Bronzeville has been located safe.

Sam Jones went missing about 2 p.m. Saturday near 49th Street and Calumet Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago police.

Police on Sunday said he was reunited safely with his family

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