The San Luis Police Department has activated a Silver Alert for 71-year-old Carlos Sanchez, a Yuma County resident reported missing since Tuesday morning. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Sanchez was last seen at his residence on 1100 East California Street, San Luis, at approximately 11:23 a.m., driving an olive green 2001 Ford Excursion, bearing Arizona license plate 5 1 7 G Y B.
Described as a Hispanic male, with a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighing 168 pounds, Sanchez has black hair and brown eyes, as detailed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Unfortunately, the details surrounding what he was last seen wearing remain unknown.
The urgency in locating Sanchez is highlighted by the Silver Alert system, which is designed to quickly notify the public about missing elderly individuals, especially those with cognitive impairments. Officer Hemmer of the San Luis Police Department is overseeing the investigation and has been listed as the point of contact. Concerned citizens or those with any pertinent information regarding Carlos Sanchez's whereabouts are urged to directly reach out to the San Luis Police Department at 928-341-2420 or to simply dial 911.
