The Gilbert Police Department has successfully located 79-year-old Santokh “Sam” Singh, who had been reported missing since Friday, April 12. Singh, an East Indian male with white hair and brown eyes, was last seen at his home near Warner Road and Lindsay Road in Gilbert, Arizona. Concerns for Singh's well-being were heightened due to his medical condition that could render him easily confused and lost.
The Silver Alert issued after Singh's disappearance described him as being 5'11" tall and weighing 188 lbs. The alert, which mobilized community members and law enforcement in an urgent search, came to a close after the missing senior citizen was found. Details of his condition and the circumstances of his discovery have not been publicly released by authorities at this time.
Community response to the Silver Alert was marked by widespread attention and cooperation, demonstrating the effectiveness and need for such measures in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. The Gilbert Police Department has expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in the search for Singh.
Further information regarding Singh's status and the search can be obtained through Arizona's Department of Public Safety website. As the community breathes a collective sigh of relief at Singh's safe return, the incident serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of Silver Alerts in the protection of at-risk adults. All inquiries about Singh's case should be directed to the Gilbert Police Department.
