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Phoenix Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing 64-Year-Old William Spera

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Published on May 14, 2024
Phoenix Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing 64-Year-Old William SperaSource: Phoenix Police Department

The Phoenix Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 64-year-old William Henry Spera, who has been missing since Thursday, May 9. According to a release issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Spera was last seen at around 1:00 p.m. near North 18th Place and East Thomas Road in Phoenix, Arizona.

Spera is described as a white male with brown hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighing around 200 pounds. Authorities note that he has a medical condition that may cause confusion and lead him to become easily lost. The Silver Alert mentions that he was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, gray sweatpants, and white shoes when he vanished. 

The Phoenix Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in locating Spera. Daniel Nonnemacher, the point of contact at the Police Department, has urged anyone with information to call (602) 262-6151. "We are asking the public to be on the lookout for Mr. Spera," Nonnemacher stated. "He walks with his head up, looking toward the sky, which may be an identifying characteristic to help spot him."

For those seeking additional details or wishing to aid in the search, information regarding the current Silver Alert can be found on the official Silver Alerts Information page provided by the state.