The Gilbert Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Lloyd Brown, a 70-year-old Black male who was last seen Thursday. Brown, who stands 5’11” tall with a bald head and brown eyes, was reported missing after leaving his home near Queen Creek and Higley Road in Gilbert, Arizona. The notice, issued on August 4, seeks public aid in locating the senior citizen, who is known to have a medical condition. Details on whether Brown has been taking his medication consistently since May are unknown.
Brown was described as wearing a gray t-shirt, black shorts, a black cap with a veteran symbol, and white/black sneakers when he disappeared. According to the Gilbert Police Department, he did not have his smartphone with him, which might complicate search operations. Concerns have grown for Lloyd, given his medical condition and the lack of touch with family and friends since his last sighting.
Authorities are actively seeking assistance from the community and have shared this information with local media outlets and social platforms. If you have any leads or information, please contact the Gilbert Police Department at (480) 788-3252. The whereabouts of the missing citizen are unknown at this time, as his last known location was around Queen Creek and Higley Road.
In these emergency scenarios, the Silver Alert system is a lifesaver, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with cognitive impairments. Gilbert Police are using the technology to broaden the search area, hoping that increased awareness will bring Brown home safely. The Silver Alerts Information page provides further information about Silver Alerts.