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Missing southwest Austin man found safe

James Vargas, 85, has medical and mental conditions, and there were concerns for his welfare.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have located a southwest Austin man who was reported missing on Friday.

James Vargas, 85, had last been seen at his home in the 6000 block of Abilene Trail on Friday morning around 6:30 a.m. That's just west of MoPac Expressway and Convict Hill Road.

There were concerns for his welfare due to his age and medical and mental conditions, police said.

Vargas is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 190 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing an olive-colored army fleece shirt and blue jeans. He was driving a white 2011 Toyota Yaris hatchback sedan with California plate 6SPW780.

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