Endangered Missing Adult Alert Cancelled for 79‑Year‑Old Dayton Man

On the afternoon of September 5, 2026, 79‑year‑old Ronald Baker disappeared somewhere around Maxton Road in Dayton. He was last seen just before 4:50 p.m., wearing a black LSW shirt and a pair of dark jeans, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Missing Persons Unit.

Police described him as about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing roughly 185 pounds, with gray hair, blue eyes and a gentle demeanor. Neighbors later mentioned that Ronald has been dealing with memory loss for a while, which added a layer of concern to the search.

In response, the state’s Missing Persons Unit issued an Endangered Missing Adult Alert—a rare step taken when an older adult is thought to be at risk. The alert went out across local stations and highway signs, urging anyone who might have seen him to call Huber Heights Police at (937) 233‑1565 or dial 911.

But by early afternoon on September 6, officials announced the alert was being cancelled. “The endangered missing adult alert has been cancelled,” a statement from the Attorney General’s office read, noting that new information had eased the immediate danger they’d feared.

While the alert is now off, investigators are still looking for Ronald and ask the public to stay vigilant. If you happen to recall seeing a gray‑haired gentleman walking the Maxton Road area that day, or if you spot him elsewhere, please get in touch. Even a small detail could help bring him home safely.

Family members remain hopeful and thank the community for its quick response. As one relative put it, “We’re grateful for every call, every flyer, every neighbor who kept an eye out. We just want Ron back where he belongs.”