Silver Alert
Coverage of Silver Alert in the Nexus archive.
- Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old woman
New Orleans police have issued a Silver Alert for 82-year-old Dorothea Hernandez, who was last seen walking northbound on Lamanche St. after leaving her St. Claude home. Officials indicate she may have a medical condition affecting her safety and are urging the public to contact them with any information.
- Missing Clarksville woman found dead in wooded area, police say
Alice 'Jo' Procopio, an 87-year-old woman from Clarksville, Tennessee, was found dead in a wooded area near her residence. She had been reported missing after leaving her home for the grocery store, prompting a Silver Alert.
- Silver Alert issued amid search for missing Clarksville woman
A Silver Alert was issued for 87-year-old Alice 'Jo' Procopio, who was last seen leaving her Clarksville home around 10:50 a.m. for the grocery store. Police found her vehicle and phone at home during a welfare check after a neighbor reported her front door open, and she has recently experienced memory issues.
- Silver Alert issued for missing Charlotte man, may be lost or confused
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man in Charlotte. The public is being asked to assist in locating him.
- Missing man found dead in Travis County after 'extensive search,' sheriff's office says
A missing man, who was the subject of a Silver Alert, was found dead in Travis County after an extensive search, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
- Silver Alert issued for 87-year-old missing from Kendale Lakes
Authorities issued a Silver Alert for 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo missing from Kendale Lakes, Miami-Dade. He may be in a red Honda CR-V with tag AG61WP, and the public is urged to exercise caution if they encounter him.
- Woman missing out of Wilson County found safe
Christina Paine, a 44-year-old woman from Wilson County, Tennessee, was found safe less than an hour after a Silver Alert was issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The alert was due to a reported medical condition that hindered her ability to return home. Authorities thanked the public for their assistance in locating her.
- Silver Alert issued for missing woman out of Wilson County
A Silver Alert has been issued for 44-year-old Christina Paine, a Wilson County woman reported missing from Lebanon, Tennessee. Authorities cite a medical condition that may impair her ability to recall her home. She is described as 5′5″, 225 lbs, with blonde hair and brown eyes, wearing all-black clothing with no shoes.
- After local missing teen case, Indiana congressman aims to expand Amber Alert guidelines
An Indiana congressman is pushing to expand Amber Alert guidelines after a 17-year-old girl, Hailey Buzbee, went missing and was later found dead. The proposed legislation would allow Amber Alerts for all high-risk missing children under 18, not just confirmed abductions. Buzbee's case, initially classified as a runaway, led to legislative efforts in Indiana and Ohio to improve online safety for minors.
- Silver Alert issued by TCSO for man last seen in Austin
The Travis County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for an 88-year-old man who has been missing since Friday. The alert was triggered after the man was last seen in Austin.
- Loved ones search for 80-year-old woman missing in Westlake for nearly a week
Family and friends are seeking public assistance to locate Boonsin Phanichsiri, an 80-year-old woman who went missing in Westlake, Los Angeles, on May 22. A Silver Alert was issued by the Los Angeles Police Department after she was last seen in the 400 block of South Virgil Avenue.
- Los Angeles police searching for missing 83-year-old man
The Los Angeles Police Department issued a Silver Alert for 83-year-old Alfredo Luna, who has been missing since May 20. He was last seen around 5:50 a.m. near the 13600 block of Gager Street. Police are requesting public assistance in locating him.
- Family pleads for help finding 78-year-old woman missing in L.A.
A 78-year-old woman with dementia, Jeanne Litvin, has been missing for four days in Los Angeles and requires urgent medication. Law enforcement and family are conducting a search, supported by a Silver Alert issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department.