A search for a missing Elk Grove man who was believed to be driving to Grass Valley is now over, he has been found safe. Elk Grove Police Public Information Officer Chris Trim says 82 year old Robert Grappi ws located by Grass Valley Police this morning.
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Mr Grappi had left his Elk Grove home Monday afternoon following a verbal argument with his wife. Mr. Grappi’s possible destination was his son’s rural residence on Casci Road in Nevada County, but he never arrived. Mr. Grappi previously resided in Grass Valley, prior to moving to Elk Grove 1.5 years ago. He wears a pacemaker and needs heart medication daily and had not taken any medication with him.
Officer Trim says they did have some credit card records to go on, showing Mr. Grappi had purchased gas in Grass Valley. They also launched a Silver Alert for the missing man under a new state law.
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The Silver Alert was lifted and Mr. Grappi was taken to a local hospital to be checked out.
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