San Jose authorities are in a race against the clock to find 56-year-old Quan Phan, who vanished yesterday after being seen in an east San Jose neighborhood. He was last spotted around 9 AM near Checkers and Schulte drives and is believed to have been on foot when he disappeared. A statewide Silver Alert has been activated as officers widen the search.
Where He Was Last Seen
According to KRON4, Phan is 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 178 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and yellow slippers in the Checkers and Schulte drives area around 9 AM.
Why A Silver Alert Was Activated
According to the California Highway Patrol, Silver Alerts are designed to quickly spread the word about missing, at-risk adults. The CHP coordinates these alerts at the state level so local investigators can get information in front of drivers, media outlets and other agencies as fast as possible.
How To Help
Anyone who believes they see Phan is urged to call 911 immediately and report the location, what he is wearing and which direction he appears to be heading. As reported by KRON4, authorities are also asking residents near Checkers and Schulte drives to review doorbell or dash-cam footage from Thursday morning for anything that could help the investigation.
Local Context
Silver Alerts have been issued several times in recent weeks across Santa Clara County, highlighting how crucial neighborhood tips can be in bringing vulnerable residents home safely. Hoodline has tracked recent Silver Alerts in San Jose, showing that watchful neighbors and quick calls to police often make the difference in locating missing people.
