Silver Alerts Active for Missing Elderly Men in Texas, Florida, Tennessee

Multiple Silver Alerts have been issued across the United States for elderly men reported missing under concerning circumstances. In Texas, 88-year-old Syndey Alvers, who suffers from dementia, was last seen walking near CR 350 in Chireno wearing a white shirt with red lettering, blue jeans, and house shoes; local authorities and volunteers are actively searching for him. In Florida, 84-year-old Ezequiel Barrera disappeared from his Kissimmee home along with his gray 2017 Toyota Highlander, which was last recorded on traffic cameras in Gibsonia; Barrera is described as bald with a mustache and uses a walking cane, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Tennessee authorities have issued Silver Alerts for two men: 70-year-old Alton Stewart, last seen in Union City and believed to be traveling to Kentucky, and 83-year-old Robert Stidham, whose vehicle was last seen in Grainger County; both men have medical conditions that could impair their ability to return safely, and authorities are seeking public assistance to locate them. These coordinated alerts highlight the urgent need for community vigilance to assist in locating vulnerable individuals at risk. Anyone with information regarding these missing persons or their vehicles is encouraged to contact the respective law enforcement agencies immediately.