A Silver Alert was issued on Thursday afternoon for a missing 66-year-old man from San Jose , California, according to the California Highway Patrol . Yongchang Chen was last seen at around 8:17 am 9local time) on Thursday, 26th September, in San Jose.
Chen is described as being 5'8" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark shirt, green vest, dark trousers, grey shoes, and a black baseball cap.
Authorities also shared the alert on the social media platform X and asked people to help find Chen.
Authorities believe Chen is on foot, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately.
What are Silver Alerts?
Silver Alerts are used to notify the public when an elderly person, particularly those with cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s , goes missing.
In California, the system is designed to assist law enforcement in quickly locating at-risk seniors.
The alerts are broadcast through highway signs, social media, and media outlets to raise awareness and increase the chances of finding the missing person quickly.
What you can do?
If you encounter a missing person during a Silver Alert, you are encouraged to report any sightings to 911. It’s also helpful to note any key details like the person’s appearance, location, and behaviour.
Chen is described as being 5'8" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark shirt, green vest, dark trousers, grey shoes, and a black baseball cap.
Authorities also shared the alert on the social media platform X and asked people to help find Chen.
Silver Alert - Santa Clara County
— CHP - Alerts (@CHPAlerts) September 26, 2024
Last seen: Trinidad Drive and Camden Avenue, San Jose@SanJosePD
IF SEEN, CALL 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/Y2MvEjTHC0
Authorities believe Chen is on foot, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately.
What are Silver Alerts?
Silver Alerts are used to notify the public when an elderly person, particularly those with cognitive impairments such as dementia or Alzheimer’s , goes missing.
In California, the system is designed to assist law enforcement in quickly locating at-risk seniors.
The alerts are broadcast through highway signs, social media, and media outlets to raise awareness and increase the chances of finding the missing person quickly.
What you can do?
If you encounter a missing person during a Silver Alert, you are encouraged to report any sightings to 911. It’s also helpful to note any key details like the person’s appearance, location, and behaviour.
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