BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A 70-year-old Bismarck man with dementia who walked away from a long-term care facility was found safe after spending the night in an ice fishing house 5 miles north of the city. Authorities say Theodore Heath was discovered by the owner of the house just after 6 a.m, Thursday. The Bismarck Tribune reports that before Heath found his way into the camper-style house on Wednesday, the owner had run the heater in preparation for the trip. He then turned it off and left the door unlocked. Deputies said the ice house was cold but tolerable when they arrived on scene. A police spokeswoman says Heath appeared to be in good health.

Previously

The Silver Alert issued on February 3, 2021 has been cancelled. Theodore Heath has been safely located north of Bismarck by law enforcement officials.

Feb 3

A Silver Alert is being issued at the request of the Bismarck Police Department.
Theodore Heath of Bismarck, ND is a 70 year old white male.

He is 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 212 pounds, has hazel eyes and grey hair.

His last known whereabouts were at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Facility at 3406 Dominion Street in Bismarck, ND.

He does not currently have a vehicle, is believed to be on foot and does not have clothing for the weather.

Additional information: He was last seen wearing a Vietnam Veteran baseball hat, red or blue jacket and a face mask that has a husky dog on it.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Bismarck Police Department at 701-223-1212.

The above Silver Alert information is available to the public by calling 511 and at www.ndresponse.gov/alert.