Bay Area/ Oakland

Urgent Search: Elderly Man with Dementia Missing in Oakland, Police Seek Public's Assistance

AI Assisted Icon
Published on August 08, 2024
Urgent Search: Elderly Man with Dementia Missing in Oakland, Police Seek Public's AssistanceSource: Oakland Police Department

The Oakland Police Department has issued a call for help to the public and media in locating Robert Price, a 73-year-old Black male who has gone missing and is considered at risk due to his age and a diagnosis of Dementia. Price has not been seen since Monday afternoon.

According to the Oakland Police Department, Price was last spotted around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of 55th Avenue and International Boulevard in Oakland. He wore blue sweatpants and a black shirt when he was last seen.

Price is described as standing 6’1” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, and is identified as bald with brown eyes. There is a possibility that he might be trying to travel on foot or with the help of public transportation. The Oakland Police Department urges anyone who knows Price's current whereabouts or observed individuals who might match his description to come forward.

The Missing Persons Unit of the Oakland Police Department can be contacted at (510) 238-3641 by those with information.