57-year-old Windsor man reported missing has been found

WINDSOR, ONT. -- Social media posts helped locate a 57-year-old Windsor man reported missing.

Windsor police say Paul Hosowich who was reported missing Thursday afternoon was safely found as "a direct result of the social posts" about an hour after releasing a tweet wiht the information.

Windsor Police Services account issued a tweet on Thursday at 4:36 p.m. describing Hosowich and asking for the public to call police if he was located saying they were concerned for his safety.

Missing has been safely located. Thank you to the community and media for your attention in this matter. He was located as a direct result of the social posts. Case #20-61346

— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) July 9, 2020

MISSING:Paul Hosowich–57 yr old male,white,125lbs,5’9,glasses,thin build,light brown hair,salt/pepper beard. Walks hunched over & slow paced. POSSIBLY wearing shorts pictured,grey tilly style hat & black shoes. Police concerned for his well- being. Call us if located #20-61346 pic.twitter.com/lAglGRPIb0

— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) July 9, 2020