The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to help locate Felipe Garcia Jr., an 87-year-old El Mirage man who left a home on Bartlett Avenue Friday morning. Garcia has a heart condition and may be experiencing cognitive issues, authorities said.
The Victorville Daily Press reported that Garcia was last seen about 11 a.m. on Nov. 6, leaving a home in the 1900 block of Bartlett Avenue in San Bernardino County. He left without his wallet or cellphone, according to the report.
Health Concerns Add Urgency to the Search
The sheriff's department said Garcia has a heart condition and may be experiencing cognitive issues. Officials also said he is known to frequent neighboring Adelanto.
Garcia is described as 87 years old, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 166 pounds, with white hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown-striped long-sleeve shirt, a brown leather vest, blue jeans and a gray hat, according to the same report.
When a Silver Alert Is Issued
The California Highway Patrol says law enforcement must be satisfied that statutory criteria are met before activating a Silver Alert. Garcia was reported to have left on foot, but that fact alone does not establish whether the criteria were met; the available information does not say whether an alert was issued in his case.
How to Report a Sighting
Anyone who spots Garcia or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Harris at the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station at (760) 552-6800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the WeTip hotline at (844) 909-3096 for those who prefer not to speak directly with investigators.
Authorities have asked the public to help find the 87-year-old, underscoring that time and visibility matter in cases involving older adults with underlying health conditions. No further updates on the search had been reported as of the original account.
