DES MOINES, Iowa — 9/7/23 UPDATE: Des Moines police say Larry Freeborn Sr. was found dead inside a vehicle that was located in a Marion County creek.
"The preliminary investigation found no obvious indication of criminal action contributing to Freeborn's death," DMPD said in a statement.
An autopsy will be conducted on his body at the State Medical Examiner's Office.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW
Des Moines police are still searching for 79-year-old Larry D. Freeborn Sr., who was reported missing almost two weeks ago.
Police first alerted the public of Freeborn's disappearance on Aug. 13, after Freeborn was reported missing on Aug. 12.
Now, police have learned more information about Freeborn's whereabouts that day. At around 5 p.m. on Aug. 12, Freeborn called his family using a stranger's phone. He was given directions from Maxwell back to Des Moines.
Then, police say Freeborn was at a Casey's gas station in Monroe for about 15 minutes. Later, Freeborn appeared at another Casey's, this time in Melcher-Dallas, at around 7:20 p.m. He was spotted leaving that store at 7:26 p.m.
There have been no confirmed sightings of Freeborn since then, police say.
Additionally, there has been no activity on Freeborn's bank account since Aug. 12.
Police say Freeborn has medical issues that cause confusion, making him unable to find his way home. Freeborn does not have a cellphone.
Freeborn is driving a green 2007 Ford Focus with the license plate LHR 645.
If you believe you've seen Freeborn or his car, call 911.
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