Missing Council Bluffs man reported found safe

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A man that was reported missing by Council Bluffs police Monday afternoon is now found and safe.

Officials say the 68-year-old was found a little after 6:30 p.m. Monday and is receiving medical care.

UPDATE: Bob Shamblen was located at 6:43 pm. His family has been notified and he is receiving medical care at this time. Thank you everyone for your assistance.
— Council Bluffs Police Department (@councilbluffspd) July 12, 2022

It was reported earlier that the man was in contact with his wife, who also reported him missing, via a prepaid phone and said, “he was stuck in the woods.”