The Oakland Police Department is soliciting the community’s assistance in their search for Robert Hard, a local 78-year-old man reported missing and at risk due to undisclosed medical challenges. According to an official social media post from the OPD, Hard has been missing since September 22 and was last seen on the 300 block of Hanover Avenue.
Hard, a white male standing 6 feet tall and weighing around 195 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. Despite the family’s assurance that Hard maintains good mental condition, his medical challenges warrant concern, prompting the police department's outreach for public involvement in the ongoing search effort.
Anyone with information that could facilitate Robert Hard's safe return is encouraged to immediately contact the Oakland Police Department's Missing Persons Unit. The department has made available the phone number (510) 238-3641 for this purpose. Citing the vital role that community and media can play in such circumstances, the OPD emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
Additional information and updates, if available, can be found on the official OPD Facebook page.
