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Missing Phoenix Senior Arthur Contreras Safely Located, Silver Alert Proves Effective

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Published on April 20, 2025
Missing Phoenix Senior Arthur Contreras Safely Located, Silver Alert Proves EffectiveSource: Arizona Department of Public Safety

The Phoenix Police Department issued a Silver Alert on Friday for 65-year-old Arthur Contreras, who went missing that morning from the area of North Central Avenue and West Osborn Road in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a Hispanic or Latino male, 5'7" tall, 195 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on foot and may have been confused due to a medical condition, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Silver Alerts are public notifications used to locate missing individuals, particularly seniors with cognitive impairments. Arthur Contreras was recently reported missing and later found with the help of the Silver Alert system. More information is available on the Arizona Department of Public Safety website.

After two days of searching, Arthur Contreras, who was reported missing, has been found safe. Authorities have not disclosed how he was located. Detective Moggel of the Phoenix Police Department is handling the case. The department urges the public to remain vigilant and can be contacted at (602) 262-6151 for further information, as reported by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.