An 85-year-old Minneapolis man with Alzheimer's disease has been missing since early Wednesday, and police are turning to the public for help finding him.

Robert Dennis Olson left his home in the 5200 block of 35th Avenue S. and was heading toward E. 47th Street and Hiawatha Avenue S., police said.

Olson failed to return home. He was seen last driving a 2003 tan Mercury Sable sedan with Minnesota plates 580DPR. He is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

PAUL WALSH