Woodstock Ga Police are seeking help in locating former Braves outfielder Otis Nixon who reportedly left his house Saturday morning and has not been seen since. Per the report, Nixon was on his way to play a round of golf but did not arrive for his tee time. No other details are available at this time.
#BREAKING: Former Braves outfielder Otis Nixon is missing: https://t.co/3kkUx0NSxI pic.twitter.com/eePftcs5GG
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) April 10, 2017
Nixon is 58 and enjoyed a 17 year career in the Major Leagues. He was an important part of the Braves early 90s playoff teams including a 72 stolen base season in 1991. Nixon stole 620 bases in his career which ranks him 16th on the all-time list.
**UPDATE - 1:59 PM EST**
Nixon has been found safe according to local authorities, although other details regarding his disappearance do not appear to be publically known
UPDATE: Otis Nixon has been located and is safe. We appreciate the assistance from the public and media.
— Woodstock Police, GA (@WoodstockPD) April 10, 2017