The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Missing Persons Detail located 79-year-old Gerald Makela.
Police said he may have been in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance.
Police located Makela a couple hours after they reported him missing.
Anyone with information regarding Gerald makela and his whereabouts are strongly encouraged by police to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3111, the Missing Persons Detail during business hours at (702) 828-2907 or by email at missingpersons@lvmpd.com.