A mentally challenged Carter Lake man who disappeared Monday afternoon has been found safe. Police in Council Bluffs late this (Tuesday) morning said they received a tip around 9:20-a.m., that 23-year old Brandon Bequette was in the area of Big Lake Park. Officers responded and made contact with Brandon at that location.

23-year old Brandon Bequette

After checking his welfare and ensuring he was alright, Brandon was released to a family member. He had last been seen at the Lake Manawa Wal-Mart store in Council Bluffs at around 1:15-p.m., Monday, as he left the store and area westbound on foot.

The Council Bluffs Police Department would like to thank the public and our local media outlets for their help in safely locating Brandon.