The search is on for a senior citizen reported missing in the 14th District of Philadelphia. PPD is reaching out to the community for help locating John Sloan, a 65-year-old man last seen yesterday morning.

Sloan, described as a 5′7″, 165-pound man with brown eyes and gray hair, went missing from the 20XX block of 68th Avenue at around 6:00 a.m. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded jacket, gray and black shorts, and a black hat when he was last seen. Concerns are heightened for his welfare given his age,, and the early hour at which he was last spotted.

According to the police’s official statement, Sloan carries a medium build. The details provided by the police in hopes that individuals will come forward with any pertinent information that might lead to Sloan's whereabouts. Authorities urge anyone with information to make a report, as early hours and days in a missing person case are often the most critical.

The local community, often pivotal in solving these cases, is asked to actively engage in the search. Flyers and online posts have begun circulating, as Sloan's family and friends await his safe return with anticipation and worry. Real-time updates, should they become available, can be expected through the PPD's communication channels. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at their earliest convenience, because time is of the essence in missing person investigations.