BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who was diagnosed with dementia and last seen Friday night.

According to the Birmingham Police Department, James Hatcher was last seen around 10:15 p.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Woodland Avenue Southwest, which is west of Baptist Health Princeton Hospital. He was wearing a black jacket, green pants and black Nike shoes. Hatcher cannot walk well.

James Hatcher (Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department)

James Hatcher (Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department)

Hatcher stands at 5-foot-7 and weighs around 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and gray hair. Those with information on Hatcher’s whereabouts are asked to call the BPD at 205-328-9311.

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