A Silver Alert has been issued in Cochise County, Arizona, for 67-year-old Marke Howard Matthews, who has a medical condition that may affect his judgment. Matthews, a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, has been missing since the early hours of Friday last week and was last seen at the junction of North Ocotillo Road and Frontage Road in Benson. Authorities and the community are concerned for his well-being, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, Matthews stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 155 pounds. He was last seen donning a light-colored tribal shirt paired with jeans. Detectives urge the public to keep an eye out for Matthews, who may exhibit signs of confusion due to his condition.
The search for Matthews now involves multiple agencies and community members who have been requested to alert the authorities if they have any information regarding his whereabouts; Deputy Capas of the Cochise County Sheriff's Office is listed as the point of contact for any such leads. The public is encouraged to report sightings or information by calling the Sheriff's Office at (520) 803-3550 or by dialing 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
