The Memphis Police Department is actively searching for Johnny Dailey, an 81-year-old senior who disappeared following a doctor's appointment. As reported by Action News 5, Dailey was last seen after being transported by a medical service to his appointment, and he subsequently never made it back home.
Dailey is described as a Black male, standing 6 feet 2 inches, and weighing 228 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Notably, he suffers from dementia among other ailments—a condition that significantly amplifies the urgency to locate him promptly and ensure his safety. The Memphis Police Department issued a City Watch alert later at roughly 10:45 p.m. yesterday, urging the public to keep an eye out for Dailey, according to a statement given by Local Memphis.
In efforts to engage the community in the search, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation took to social media, issuing a #TNSilverAlert. "Johnny is 6'2" tall, 228 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue basketball shorts, a burgundy shirt, blue denim-style slippers, and a white Memphis hat," describes the TBI's Facebook post. They furthered the urgency noting that he is in a wheelchair and his medical condition may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.
The Memphis community has been called to action, with police and TBI strongly encouraging anyone with information about Dailey's whereabouts to come forward. Individuals who might notice Dailey or have relevant details can reach out to the Memphis Police Department at 901-636-4479 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. For those looking for more information on the Silver Alert program and other resources, the TBI recommends downloading the TBI Find App available at tbi.pub/TBIFindApp, to potentially aid avidly in locating the missing senior.
