The Dallas Police Department announced that Mr. Michael Wayne Fields, a missing 64-year-old man, has been found and is now safe. Mr. Fields was last reported being seen on April 29, 2024, around 6:30 p.m., walking in the 1100 block of S. Corinth Street. He was described as a bald, brown-eyed black man, wearing a black leather jacket, a Dallas Mavericks t-shirt, and two-toned blue jeans. Authorities were concerned as Mr. Fields might have needed assistance.

After issuing a plea for public assistance to locate the missing man, it appears the efforts of the Dallas community have borne fruit. The details were scant, but the critical message was delivered to the public via the Dallas Police Department which stated, "Mr. Fields has been located and is safe." While the Dallas Police provided little information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance or discovery, the relief among those involved in the search was palpable.

Mr. Fields, before he was found safe, had been classified as a critical missing person indicating a higher degree of urgency and potential danger in his case. The Dallas Police Department shared characteristics identifying Mr. Fields which included a height of about 5’10” tall and weighing approximately 170 lbs. The public was to keep an eye out for a black leather jacket, a Dallas Mavericks' t-shirt, and two-toned blue jeans - the clothes he donned when he was last seen.

The Dallas Police Department has not released additional details about where or how Mr. Fields was found. However, they emphasized the importance of the community's role in locating missing persons. They urged anyone with information about such cases to call 911 or to use the direct line (214) 671-4268, referencing case number 066888-2024. The importance of citizen involvement in the safety of our neighborhoods was again highlighted, standing as testimony to the role that public awareness plays in such vital matters.