GLASGOW, Ky. — The Glasgow Police Department has closed a missing persons investigation after detectives made contact with a man reported missing earlier this month.

Police said the investigation began Oct. 10 after a report was filed concerning Michael Hammer, 52. Detectives quickly made contact with Hammer and determined he was not missing.

According to police, Hammer indicated he simply wished to be left alone.

A missing persons poster stated that Hammer’s family had expressed concern for his safety. Police have not clarified who initially filed the missing persons report.

The department said there is no longer an active missing persons case involving Hammer.