Gwinnett man reunited with family

An 81-year-old man reported missing has been reunited with his Gwinnett County family.

Morgan County officials located Joseph Pinson around 9 p.m. Sunday night in Rutldge, Gwinnett County Police spokesman Officer Brian Kelly said.

Police began searching for Pinson Saturday afternoon after he never returned to his home near Norcross after leaving to get a haircut.

Pinson's granddaughter, Meredith Christopher, said she was concerned for her grandfather because he has Alzheimer’s disease and high blood pressure.

Pinson was listed in good health Sunday night.

Staff Reporter Megan Matteucci contributed to this report.

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