UPDATE: Forsyth police say missing 59-year-old man has been ‘safely located’

The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him.

UPDATE: The Forsyth Police Department says Eugene Cobb has been safely located and that investigators have made physical contact with him.

“We sincerely appreciate all individuals who provided information or assistance,” an updated news release said on Tuesday.

ORIGINAL STORY:

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth Police Department is searching for a missing 59-year-old man who was last seen Sunday afternoon, according to a news release from the department.

Officers responded to a missing person report at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Family members told police that Eugene Sterling Cobb left his home in Forsyth around 2 p.m. on Sunday to go play cards. They spoke with him later the same day at around 11 p.m., but he hasn’t been seen since.

Cobb is described was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black shirt, a black hat, black Nike shoes, two gold necklaces—one with a “B” pendant and the other with a cross—and a gold watch. He also wears bandages over his left eye and neck, but he does not have any injuries, according to police.

Anyone with information should call Lt. Thomas at (478) 994-7010 or call 911.