TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Court documents paint a dark picture about a missing Pima County man and explain why the man’s son was arrested in connection with the case.

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.

“They’re searching for him,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. “This is

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