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San Marcos Silver Alert Ends as Krayles Banks, 69, Found Safe

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Published on November 05, 2026
San Marcos Silver Alert Ends as Krayles Banks, 69, Found Safe600 Bracewood Cir. — Approximate Last-Seen Residence
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Krayles Dean Banks, 69, was found safe, ending the search after he was reported missing from his residence in the 600 block of Bracewood Circle, according to Yahoo News.

The San Marcos Police Department had sought the public's help locating Banks.

Banks was last seen at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Bracewood Circle, according to a report from thekatynews.com.

Banks's health and medical procedures

Banks has documented medical conditions, including dementia and diabetes, and needs daily medication. Medical procedures were scheduled for him Thursday, as reported by Yahoo News.

The alert instructed anyone who saw Banks to call 911.

Alert status

Katy News reported that by the time its story was published, the alert was no longer listed as active by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How Texas Silver Alerts work

Texas established its Silver Alert program through legislation in 2007 to notify the public about missing older adults with a documented mental condition, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Who qualifies for a Texas Silver Alert

The department lists being at least 65 years old or having an Alzheimer's diagnosis among the eligibility criteria, along with other activation requirements. It also says a request must be made within 72 hours of the person's disappearance.