12:00pm Update: Missing 87-year-old May resident, Homer West, was reported by Brown County Sheriff’s Officials to have been located Monday just before noon.
Brown County Sheriff’s Captain Tony Aaron reports that West was found near a cemetery. Initial reports stated that this location is in Comanche County close to the search area around his home.
Aaron stated that West “seems to be okay;” however, EMS is responding to the location and will check his condition.
Original Article:
Law Enforcement Continues Search for Missing Elderly Man
According to Sheriff Bobby Grubbs, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office has issued a “Silver Alert” for a missing 87-year-old man from May, Texas. The following information was released regarding West’s disappearance and the search which continues as of Monday morning:On March 25, 2012 around 5:30 p.m., Homer Gibbs West (pictured left), age 87, went missing from his home located at the Bro
wn County, Comanche County line on Brown County Road 489. He was last seen outside the residence by his wife. It is believed that he left the home on foot. The residence is located in an extremely rural location, and he is believed to still be in the area; however, it is still possible that someone could have picked him up walking on the road.
Mr. West suffers from Alzheimer and may be confused about is location or his destination. At times he can appear lucid, and may not have drawn suspicion to his illness. Mr. West is described as being 5’07” 170 lbs with white hair and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing a cream colored shirt, blue jean overalls, black boots, and possibly a red cap. He had his wallet with him which contained his identification. Anyone having seen Mr. West within the last 24 hours is asked to contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at 325-646-5510 with the details.
Since receiving the initial call around 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety have continued in the search of the area around County Road 489. Agencies assisting with this search include the May Volunteer Fire Department, Rising Star Volunteer Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Division, and the Texas Department of Corrections K9 tracking and horse mounted division. Helicopters have been called in from Midland and Waco Texas to assist in the search using FLIR thermal imaging cameras during last night’s search.
This search has been extended to search the area on foot, by horse, and by all-terrain vehicles in hopes of locating Mr. West. This area is very remote and heavily covered with brush making the search efforts difficult.
Sheriff Grubbs expressed his appreciation of cooperating agencies.
“The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has received an unbelievable amount of support and cooperation from all emergency personnel and volunteers in the area,” said Grubbs. “We will do our best to cover the area and hopefully bring a happy ending to this unfortunate event.”
