A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for Gary Edwards, a 64-year-old man from Bloomington, Indiana, who has been reported missing and is believed to be in extreme danger. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into Edwards' disappearance, as reported by WISH-TV. Edwards, a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, was last seen in Bloomington, located approximately 51 miles southwest of Indianapolis, yesterday at 10:30 a.m. He is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. His clothing at the time included a light blue jacket, a T-shirt, and blue jeans. Edwards was reportedly driving a gray 2014 Buick Regal, Indiana registration number SDR414.
Further details provided by FOX59 indicate that Edwards was last seen at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center in Bloomington at 12:30 p.m. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that Edwards has early-onset Alzheimer’s, highlighting an increased level of concern for his well-being.
In order for authorities to declare a Silver Alert, specific criteria regarding a person's disappearance must be met. These alerts are designated for missing and endangered adults, or children, who may be in imminent danger and possibly require medical assistance. WTHR explains that these protocols were expanded last year to also include children. Unlike Amber Alerts, which necessitate the belief that the child has been abducted and endangered, along with information about a suspect and their vehicle, Silver Alerts have a broader application for missing persons cases.
Police are urging anyone with information on Gary Edwards' whereabouts or any sightings of the specified vehicle to come forward. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office or the nearest law enforcement agency, as conveyed by WTHR.
