Missing 81-Year-Old Fort Worth Man in Silver Alert Is Found

An 81-year-old Fort Worth man in a Silver Alert issued early Thursday has been found, authorities say.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said at 9:46 a.m. Thursday that Charles Edward McKinney, 81, had been found. Further details on his condition were not provided.

McKinney was reported missing after last being seen at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 6500 block of Jacob Court, Fort Worth police said.

McKinney's family told police they fear he may be lost and in danger.

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Charles Edward McKinney, W/M, DOB 06/01/1940, is 81 years old, 5’10”, 150 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Last seen on the 6500 block of Jacob Ct on 9/15/2021 at 4:45 p.m. Last seen driving a gray Toyota Tacoma TX plate DDK-8585
Any info, please call missing persons. pic.twitter.com/4IxvzfKRiA
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) September 16, 2021

DISCONTINUED SILVER ALERT for Charles McKinney from Fort Worth, TX, on 09/15/2021, TX plate DDK8585. pic.twitter.com/vK0bE0GEY2
— Texas Alerts (@TX_Alerts) September 16, 2021

TEXAS STATEWIDE ALERT PROGRAMS

There are eight kinds of alerts that can be issued for missing or endangered people in Texas. They are listed below with links to a page with more information.