The search is on for an elderly man with a cognitive impairment, last seen in Boerne, Texas. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is desperately seeking the public's assistance in locating 79-year-old David Lawhorn, who went missing late Friday evening. Lawhorn is described as a 6-foot-1 white male, weighing roughly 190 pounds, with balding white hair and blue eyes, according to a report from KENS 5.

The senior was last spotted at about 9 p.m. on the 200 block of Waring Welfare Road, clad in a gray Wrangler shirt, black workout pants, and black Crocs. Given his cognitive condition, authorities stress that he could pose a credible threat to his safety. Lawhorn, reportedly wearing black worn out pants, was first noted to be missing when he failed to return home.

Lawhorn's disappearance has triggered concerns among law enforcement agencies, leading to the issuance of a Silver Alert by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS). A Silver Alert serves as a broadcast system to help locate missing persons, particularly seniors with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other mental disabilities. This mechanism is crucial in aiding the safe return of vulnerable individuals to their loved ones.

Anyone with information related to Lawhorn or his potential whereabouts is urged to immediately contact the Kendall County Sheriff's Office at (830) 249-8645. "If you have any information regarding Lawhorn’s whereabouts, contact the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at (830) 249-8645," as noted by a report from KSAT. The community's help is pivotal, as the first heart-rending hours after a person with a cognitive impairment goes missing are the most crucial for ensuring their safe recovery.