Bradenton Police are asking for the public's help finding William Boone, a 79-year-old man with dementia who took the keys to the family car Tuesday morning and has not been located since. Boone took the keys at approximately 7:35 a.m. and is believed to be driving a cream-colored 2014 Buick Enclave with Florida license plate IMSA64.
The department announced the Silver Alert in a post on X Tuesday morning, writing simply, “🚨 SILVER ALERT 🚨” before laying out the details of Boone's disappearance. According to the Bradenton Police Department
, Boone took the family car's keys at around 7:35 a.m. and could not be located afterward. The department noted that he often visits the Applebee's and Publix located on Cortez Road, suggesting those spots could be worth checking for anyone in the area.
What to Watch For on the Road
The vehicle police are looking for is a cream-colored 2014 Buick Enclave bearing Florida plate IMSA64, per the same account. Anyone who spots the SUV is asked to call 911 immediately. Bradenton Police also list 941-932-9300 for non-emergency calls.
Bradenton has turned to this kind of public appeal before. Earlier this year, the department issued a separate Silver Alert for 78-year-old David Twible on a Tuesday at about 6:50 p.m., according to tampabay28.com. In that case, police said they were able to intercept Twible, who had been driving a gold 2017 Ford Escape, thanks to a tracking app his daughter had installed on his phone. Police said in an update that Twible would be on his way home soon.
No Update Yet on Boone's Whereabouts
There is no confirmation at this time on whether Boone or the Buick Enclave has been located. Residents near the Cortez Road corridor, including those who frequent the Applebee's and Publix Boone is known to visit, are encouraged to keep an eye out and report any sightings to 911 right away.
