A Murfreesboro man, 71-year-old Oren Oliver, who was the subject of a Silver Alert on Thursday, has been found safe, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported. Earlier on the same day, the alert was issued as Oliver had a medical condition that sparked concerns for his safety and ability to return home without assistance.
According to WSMV, Oliver was last seen wearing a teal shirt with blue jeans and is described as being 5′10" in height and weighing approximately 180 lbs. Found shortly before 1 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Oliver's well-being prompted a community-wide effort to assist, with the TBI asking for the public's help in locating the man who has gray hair and brown eyes. Following his discovery, the Silver Alert was officially canceled.
During the search, Murfreesboro Police and TBI urged anyone who might have seen Oliver or had knowledge of his whereabouts to get in touch. Authorities had also reported that Oliver might have been traveling in his 2008 gray Ford Ranger, noting the TN plate: 360-BDNZ, and reached out to the public through various channels, including social media. The TBI provided a post on X detailing Oliver's description and a number to call in case he was spotted, which said, "Spot him? Call @MboroPoliceDept at (615) 893-1311 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND!"
#TNSilverAlert: We need your help to find Oren Oliver, missing from Murfreesboro.
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) August 15, 2024
The 71-y/o is 5'10", 180 lbs., with brown eyes & gray hair, last seen today wearing a teal shirt &blue jeans.
Spot him? Call @MboroPoliceDept at (615) 893-1311 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND! pic.twitter.com/eVFMhApKtv
The circumstances of Oren Oliver's brief disappearance and subsequent discovery have not been elaborated upon by officials. The WKRN report highlighted how the community's attention to the Silver Alert proved essential in ensuring Oliver was located and returned home safely, demonstrating once again the importance of such alerts for the elderly, especially those experiencing medical challenges, to facilitate in their recovery alive. No further details regarding his health status or where he was found have been released.
