UPDATE: Missing 78-Year-Old Redford Man Found Safe In Sterling Heights

REDFORD (WWJ) - Police say a 78-year-old man who was reported missing after driving to meet a friend at a restaurant, has been located.

Redford police issued a statement around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday that stated Arthur Pierce had been found safe in Sterling Heights. He has since been reunited with relatives.

Pierce had earlier been reported missing after leaving his home in the area of 7 Mile and Lexington Tuesday morning to meet a friend at a Big Boy restaurant near Michigan Avenue and Telegraph. He never arrived at the restaurant.

Details about Pierce's recovery weren't released.