A Silver Alert is active for Lawrance Henson, a 75-year-old Austin man last seen Monday around 4 p.m. at 500 W. 10th St. in downtown Austin, the address of the Travis County Sheriff's Office Central Booking Facility. Authorities say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and blue sweatpants.
Henson is described as a Black man who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, with gray hair and brown eyes. Authorities said he has a cognitive impairment. Anyone with information is asked to call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-0911.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office identifies the location as the Travis County Sheriff's Office Central Booking Facility, a county jail facility, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. No further details about Henson's visit to the facility or his departure were provided here.
What is known about the disappearance
The information available for this report does not include details about any previous disappearance involving Henson.
How Silver Alerts work in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Silver Alert is intended for a missing older adult with a documented impaired mental condition whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the person's health and safety, among other criteria. Texas DPS also says state-network alerts have a maximum activation period of 24 hours, although an extension may be requested before the final reminder. In a separate Austin case on Jan. 10, 2026, CBS Austin reported that police said 73-year-old Charles Evans, who had been the subject of a Silver Alert, was found safe. That case involved a different person and should not be confused with Henson's disappearance.
Authorities cited Henson's cognitive impairment in connection with the Silver Alert.
Public response
Anyone who sees Henson or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Austin Police Department.
Police ask the public to report information immediately.
Henson's case
Henson's case involves an older adult with a cognitive impairment, and the alert remains active.
Anyone with information on Henson's whereabouts should call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-0911.
