Nowata Man, 85, Found Safe In Texas

Nowata police say an 85-year-old Nowata man has been found and is safe.

The Department said on its Facebook page that Howard Scott was found in Montague County, Texas. They thanked those who shared the news of his disappearance and helped look for him.

"The Nowata Police Department, the City of Nowata, and the family of Mr. Scott cannot thank you enough," the post said.

Scott had been last seen driving southbound on Highway 169 in Nowata in a black 2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch with a tan bottom stripe; OK plate: GLZ143.

Nowata Police Department Facebook Page

The Nowata Police Department Facebook page said he was last seen wearing blue overalls, a maroon cowboy shirt, and blue jacket. Police say Scott had been missing since 5:20 p.m. Saturday.

Police say Scott was under proven medical or physical disability and is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.

Scott's family left for Texas to pick him up, the Facebook Post said.