CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are searching for a missing 70-year-old man, who is believed to have dementia or Alzheimer's.

Ikechukwu "Ike" Joseph Obiora was last seen leaving his home in the 3000 block of Brownes Creek Road in Charlotte on August 14. He was seen driving a silver 2013 Toyota Venza with an unknown license plate number and no tags.

He is described as a black man, 6'2 and 207 lbs. He has gray/black hair cut very short and brown eyes. The clothing he was wearing when he left is unknown.

Obiora may be lost or confused. According to his family, he recently mentioned traveling to "Highway 49", which is in Arkansas.

Obiora does not have a phone or his wallet.

Anyone with information about Ikechukwu Joseph Obiora should call Det. Rose at the

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