The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for an elderly San Jose woman who has been missing since yesterday afternoon. Barbara Knight, 86, was last seen walking near the intersection of San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road in San Jose, according to a tweet from CHP - Alerts. Knight is described as weighing 135 pounds and with gray hair and brown eyes. She was reportedly wearing a yellow cardigan over a white shirt, with either blue or khaki pants, and glasses at the time of her disappearance.
Silver Alert - Santa Clara County
— CHP - Alerts (@CHPAlerts) June 14, 2024
Last seen: San Felipe Rd. and Yerba Buena Rd., San Jose.@SanJosePD
IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/zCJCvNrCkS
The San Jose Police Department, which requested the activation of the Silver Alert, believes that Knight is on foot and could potentially be in urgent need of assistance. The public must keep an eye out for Knight and not hesitate to immediately call 9-1-1 if they happen to spot her. The community's fast response is crucial in situations like these, especially considering Knight's advanced age and possible vulnerability.
Details about her direction of travel or her mental condition at the time she went missing have not been provided by officials. Nevertheless, the alert underlines the importance of communal vigilance. Locals are often vital in aiding law enforcement in the swift and safe return of missing individuals like Knight.
Citizens in the vicinity of San Jose and the broader Santa Clara County area are strongly encouraged to spread the word and to diligently keep an eye out for Knight. The San Jose Police Department has placed a high priority on Knight's case, understanding the increased risks associated with seniors who go missing. Avenues such as social media are being widely used to amplify her description in hopes of successfully and expediently locating her.
While missing person alerts are not uncommon, each one represents a person and a worried family hoping for their loved one's safe return. The San Jose community is urged to take part in this effort, and anyone with any information should contact authorities right away. We will continue to provide updates on this situation as more information becomes available.
