Hiker missing in the East Bay since Friday found safe

A hiker in the East Bay who was reported missing after not showing up for a scheduled arrival Saturday has been found and is in good health, East Bay Regional Park police said Monday.

Alex Stecher started a hike on Friday morning from Sunol Regional Wilderness and did not show for an expected pickup at Del Valle Regional Park on Saturday afternoon, police said.

Authorities from multiple East Bay agencies launched a large-scale search for Stecher on Saturday.

In an update Monday afternoon, police said Stecher and his dog had been located. Additional details weren't immediately available.