UPDATE: Chapel Hill police say John Dates was found today unharmed.

From the Chapel Hill PD:

The Chapel Hill Police Department is currently seeking help in locating the following missing person:  John J Dates is a white male born on September 12, 1948.  He is about 5’ 10” tall, has a frail build, and is balding.

Mr. Dates was last seen on October 29th in the area of Southern Village.  Mr. Dates does not have a vehicle and is expected to be on foot or traveling by bus.

If you have information concerning the whereabouts of John Dates, please call Investigator Bolden of the Chapel Hill Police Department at 919-968-2870 or contact Orange County Communications by calling 911 immediately.

John Dates