Missing 80-year-old Austin man found, Silver Alert discontinued

A missing 80-year-old Austin man was found this morning, and the Silver Alert that had been issued has been canceled.

The Austin Police Department says John Bunton was last seen at noon on Jan. 15 at 110 E. Live Oak Street.

As of 5:52 a.m. on January 16, he's been found.

John Bunton (Austin Police Department)

Bunton is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and law enforcement had been worried that his disappearance was a threat to his health and safety.