Missing Lincoln County 19-year-old with cognitive impairment found safe

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators said Noah Andrew Ayers, 19, of Lincolnton, who was last seen leaving his residence around 2 p.m. Wednesday was found safe.

Ayers was reported missing after he was possibly on his way to a baseball game at North Lincoln High School.

A Silver Alert was issued but has since been canceled.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said it contacted his foster parent who said Ayers had been located and is safe.