The Cincinnati Police Department has issued a call for assistance in locating Phillip Barnett, a local resident diagnosed with dementia who has been missing since Sunday evening, October 19. According to a social media post by the Cincinnati Police Department, Barnett was last seen heading to the Jet In convenience store on Linn Street at 8:30 pm.
Please help us locate Phillip Barnett. He was last seen October 19, 2025 at 8:30pm going to the Jet In convenient store on Linn St. Mr. Barnett is diagnosed with dementia. If you have any information regarding his location, please contact Det. Hert at 513-352-3505. pic.twitter.com/maJzjkisP9
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) October 20, 2025
Concerned for his well-being, authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might lead to Barnett's safe return. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is requested to contact Detective Hert at 513-352-3505. The case has garnered particular attention because of Mr. Barnett's vulnerable condition. The police have not disclosed additional details regarding Barnett's disappearance at this time.
Moments like these remind the community of the importance of support systems for individuals with cognitive impairments such as dementia. The disappearance of Phillip Barnett is a somber illustration of the challenges faced by those who care for vulnerable populations.
