Missing 70-year-old last seen in North Austin found safe

Lee is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires the daily use of a breathing machine at home, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1.

The Austin Police Department (APD) says a missing endangered man has been found safe. Police did not say where 70-year-old Leslie Lee Barefield was located but said he has been safely returned home. 

An alert was issued after Barefield was last seen at his home in the 5400 block of Darlington Lane in North Austin on December 26. 

There was a concern for Barefield because he is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires the daily use of a breathing machine at home, according to police. 

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