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North Las Vegas man who went missing found

Police found a North Las Vegas man who went missing from a group home Saturday night.

At about 5 p.m., 32-year-old Andrew Becker walked away from a group home in the 3900 block of Canary Creek Avenue, near Allen Lane and El Campo Grande Avenue. He was found later in the evening at a convenience store near his home.

Becker has a history of walking away from the home, according to police.

In the past, he has been located at the Texas Station and Aliante casinos.

Becker has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism, mild mental retardation, hypothyroidism, and tachycardia. He needs several medications.

Contact reporter Wesley Juhl at wjuhl@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Follow him on Twitter @WesJuhl.

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