72-year-old man located after CHP issues ‘Silver Alert’ in Sacramento and Placer County
Update: The 72-year-old man was located, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Original story:
The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday afternoon activated a “Silver Alert” in Sacramento and Placer counties as authorities searched for a 72-year-old man who went missing late Tuesday night in Citrus Heights.
The CHP sent out the alert on the agency’s social media accounts for the man. The alert also was sent in text messages on cellphones throughout the search area.
The man was last seen about 11 p.m. Tuesday near Live Oak Way and Amsterdam Avenue in Citrus Heights, according to the CHP alert. The alert was activated on behalf of the Citrus Heights Police Department. Police officials said the man left his home on foot at some point during the night.
This story was originally published April 21, 2021 at 12:30 PM.
