Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man from Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing elderly man from Amarillo.
The Amarillo Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 80-year-old Melvin Wayne McKown.
McKown was last seen driving a white 2023 Chevrolet Malibu with the Texas license plate WSY-6296. He may be accompanied by a dog of an unknown breed.
He has several serious medical conditions, including dementia, lung and heart disease, and diabetes. Police say he is also at risk of falling and does not have his medication with him.
McKown’s cell phone last showed a pinged location in Santa Rosa, New Mexico at approximately 7:30 a.m.
He is described as 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, with short gray hair, a gray mustache and green eyes.
His current clothing description is unknown.
If you see him or know where he may be, call 911.
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