An urgent Silver Alert has been issued for Gary L. Pontsler, a 70-year-old man from Decatur, who has been reported missing since Saturday morning; described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 220 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, he was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, as noted by FOX59. The Decatur Police Department, who is actively looking for Pontsler has advised that he was last sighted on August 17 around 5 a.m., with concerns mounting over his safety given that he might be in extreme danger and potentially in need of medical assistance.
Efforts to locate Pontsler are intensifying, with WISH-TV reporting that he was believed to be in extreme danger and detailing his physical attributes to aid the public in recognizing him, they cited the Decatur Police Department and encouraged anyone with information to come forward, sharing details at wishtv.com. The Decatur Police Department urges the public to assist in the search for Pontsler, a man whose disappearance strikes at the heart of the community, instilling a sense of urgency and concern amongst his family and residents.
The Decatur Police Department is asking anyone with information about Gary L. Pontsler’s whereabouts to contact them at 260-724-5345. Alternatively, they can dial 911, as reported by 21Alive News.
