The Phoenix Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 72-year-old man, Ollie Leonard Howard, who was last seen on the afternoon of Wednesday. According to the Department of Public Safety's release, Howard, who is suffering from a medical condition that may cause confusion, was last observed in the vicinity of 38th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix.
Howard is described as an American Indian or Alaska Native male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds, with short, cropped white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, Levi jean pants, and a black leather hat. Worryingly, since his disappearance on Wednesday, his whereabouts have remained a mystery. The authorities were informed of his absence, and the alert went out the following day on Thursday.
The investigating agency handling Howard's case is the Phoenix Police Department. The public is urged to be on the lookout and to report any sightings or information to Detective Moggel at (602) 262-6151. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has provided a full announcement and further details about this case and the Silver Alert program, aimed at assisting in the safe return of missing seniors.
Community members are critical in aiding law enforcement during Silver Alerts by remaining vigilant. If anyone has seen Ollie Howard or has information relevant to his disappearance, they are strongly encouraged to come forward.
