New Castle Man Charles Chard Found Safe, Gold Alert Lifted

A missing person alert for a New Castle man has been lifted after he was safely found.

The Gold Alert that had been issued for Charles Chard was canceled after authorities confirmed he had been located. Gold Alerts are typically issued for missing adults who may be suffering from dementia or other cognitive impairments.

Officials have not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding Chard’s disappearance or where he was found.