Missing senior man safely located
The Winnipeg Police Headquarters seen in a file image (Source; CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Police say a Silver Alert has ended after a missing man was found.
The 69-year-old man has been safely located after being reported missing Tuesday night.
Police thanked the public for their help.
The man's name and photo have been removed for privacy reasons.
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