TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Pima County man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of his elderly and vulnerable father.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said 42-year-old Vamsi Potiny has been charged with vulnerable adult abuse and endangerment. He is being held on a $50,000 bond.

Sitharamanjaneyulu Potiny, 72, was reported missing on Aug. 29. At that time, authorities said he was last seen near West Valencia Road and South Camino Verde. A Silver Alert was issued for Sitharamanjaneyulu the same day.

The PCSD said Sitharamanjaneyulu, who suffers from a medical condition that causes him to become confused and easily lost, was wearing a blue shirt and blue pants.

On Thursday, Sept. 4, the PCSD announced Vamsi’s arrest and said Sitharamanjaneyulu may have actually been

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