84-Year-Old Man Missing in South Bay

The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on April 17 for an 84-year-old San Jose man reported missing after he was last seen Thursday night. (patch.com) Police identified him as Reddy Reddy and said he was last seen around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, near Stockton Avenue and West Julian Street in San Jose. Authorities said he may be traveling on foot. (kron4.com) Reddy is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 160 pounds, with gray hair and black eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and brown North Face sweatshirt and tan sweatpants, according to the alert. (patch.com) A Silver Alert is California’s public warning system for missing people who are 65 or older, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired and considered at risk. The program became state law in 2012 and is run through the California Highway Patrol. (chp.ca.gov) The alert system is built to push identifying details out quickly through media and other public channels so people nearby can spot someone before hours turn into days. California Highway Patrol policy says the goal is to solicit public help in the safe recovery of the missing person. (chp.ca.gov) In this case, police asked anyone who sees Reddy or has information about where he is to call 911 immediately. The California Department of Justice also tells people who know a missing person’s whereabouts to contact the listed law enforcement agency before taking any action themselves. (kron4.com) (oag.ca.gov) California officials describe Silver Alerts as a partnership between law enforcement, the community and media outlets. The system is meant to widen the search fast when a missing older adult may be disoriented, vulnerable or unable to get home alone. (chp.ca.gov) For now, the public notice remains simple: an 84-year-old man was last seen in central San Jose on April 16, and police want sightings reported right away. (patch.com)