Buxton Police have canceled a Silver Alert after a local man was found safe.

Buxton Man With Cognitive Issues is Missing

Lloyd McLaughlin, 73, of Buxon, is a white male, 5'7", and 196 pounds, with white hair, and hazel eyes. The Police say that he suffers from cognitive issues and a Silver Alert has been issued for his disappearance.

McLaughlin is Believed to Be Driving a Gray Monte Carlo

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says Mr. McLaughlin was last seen at approximately 4:30 Thursday afternoon, April 17th, at his home on  Callahan Road.

UPDATE: Mr. McLaughlin has been found safe. No further details were released. 

Authorities don't know what he was wearing when he went missing, but he's believed to be driving a gray 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo with Maine registration 795YW. Officials say he doesn't have a cell phone and his whereabouts are unknown.

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Police Hope to Hear From Anyone Who Sees the Missing Man

Anyone with information about Mr. McLaughlin or who sees the vehicle is urged to call their local law enforcement or the Buxton Police Department at 207-929-6612.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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