A SAFE Alert went out Monday night for a 68-year-old Glendale man with dementia who vanished on foot earlier that day, and police say his condition could leave him confused, raising concern for his safety. Henry Moss was last seen walking near 59th and Northern avenues around 2 p.m. Monday, wearing a green shirt, green pants and black shoes.
Authorities issued the alert for Moss Monday night, according to a KTAR.com report. He is described as a Black man standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.
The Glendale Police Department says Moss has dementia and may be confused, which is raising concern for his safety and well-being. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
How Arizona's SAFE Alert System Works
Moss's case falls under Arizona's SAFE Alert program, which is used to publicize missing people age 65 and older as well as those with dementia or developmental or cognitive disabilities. The program replaced the state's former Silver Alert system, according to the same KTAR report.
The shift was designed to widen the pool of vulnerable people who qualify for a public alert. Per the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the agency launched the SAFE Alert program on September 26, 2025, to replace the previous Silver Alert system and expand its criteria. The department notes that a person may qualify for a SAFE Alert if they are 65 or older, or if they have a developmental disability, cognitive disability, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, as outlined on its SAFE Alerts page.
A Track Record Built on the Old System
Arizona's prior alert system carried a strong track record before the changeover. According to Axios, the previous Silver Alert system had a reported 98% success rate, with most missing individuals located within 18 hours. Axios also reports that SAFE Alerts are distributed through the state's Emergency Alert System. ADOT message boards are used when the missing person is believed to be in a vehicle.
Glendale's case echoes other recent SAFE Alert activations in the Phoenix area. KTAR previously reported a SAFE Alert in June for an 80-year-old man with dementia, underscoring how often the new system is being used for older residents with cognitive conditions.
No further details on Moss's condition or location have been released. Anyone who spots him or has information is asked to call 911 right away.
