Priest found safe in Riverside County after being reported missing

Anthony Palos / Santa Ana Police Department

A priest with dementia who was reported missing earlier this week was found safe in the Coachella Valley, officials announced. 

Fr. Anthony Palos, 88, was last seen Monday around 4:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 1322 E. 3rd Street, officials with the Santa Ana Police Department said. .

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Castorena at (714) 245-8431 or the Santa Ana PD Watch Commander at (714) 245-8700.