Police Find Missing Deptford Man

Joseph Benn-Bey, 61, of Deptford, was found safely on Wednesday after disappearing on Tuesday.

Family and friends of a Deptford man who went missing on Tuesday are now breathing a sigh of relief.

61-year-old Joseph Benn-Bey was found safe in Mullica Hill Wednesday afternoon.

Benn-Bey, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia, went missing on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. after going on a walk with his niece.

While police say he normally wears a tracking device, he had taken it off before going on the walk. Police used tracking dogs and set up a large command post to help find him. He was found safe near the TD Bank on Main Street in Mullica Hill. Police say he is in good condition.

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