Local authorities are urgently requesting the community's assistance in locating a missing senior citizen, Robert Yates, last seen in the vicinity of 96th Avenue and Fillmore Street in Tolleson, Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the 67-year-old male was reported missing on Wednesday, July 17, around 7:00 p.m. The Tolleson Police Department has issued a Silver Alert as a result, which remains active. Yates is described as a white male with gray hair and brown eyes, standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds.
The urgency of the situation is heightened by Yates' reported medical condition, which causes him to get lost and become easily confused. In efforts to widen the search and bring the man to safety, the Tolleson Police Department is currently leading the investigation. They believe Yates was wearing a baseball hat, and dark shirt with stripes, and could either be in grey sweatpants or jeans at the time he went missing. Anyone with the ability to provide information that can assist in this inquiry is encouraged to uniquely step forward and contact the Tolleson Police Department at 623-936-7186.
Robert Yates has been part of the community for years, and his sudden vanishing has deeply affected those who know him. Residents of Tolleson and the surrounding areas have been alerted to keep an eye out for anyone matching his description. The Police Department has released preliminary information about the missing citizen, hoping that public vigilance will aid in his prompt discovery.
