Urgent Silver Alert: San Jose Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Missing 78-Year-Old Man

An urgent plea has been issued by San Jose authorities as they desperately seek the public's assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old man, John Doe. A Silver Alert was activated on Saturday, August 30, 2025, signaling a serious concern for Mr. Doe's well-being given his age and potential medical vulnerabilities.

John Doe was last seen in the early hours of Saturday morning, around 8:00 AM, departing from his residence in East San Jose.

His family grew increasingly worried when he did not return and could not be reached, prompting them to contact local law enforcement.

Police are particularly concerned as Mr. Doe is reported to be in the early stages of dementia, which could lead to disorientation and difficulty recalling his way home.

He left without his regular medication, further escalating the urgency of finding him quickly.

Mr. Doe is described as an Asian male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with short grey hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a light blue zip-up jacket, grey trousers, and dark walking shoes.

He may also be wearing his prescription glasses.

Authorities believe Mr. Doe was driving his silver 2018 Toyota Camry, California license plate number XYZ123. The vehicle has a small dent on the rear passenger-side bumper. His usual driving routes often include local parks and grocery stores, but he may have become disoriented.

The San Jose Police Department is urging anyone who may have seen John Doe, his vehicle, or has any information regarding his whereabouts, to immediately contact 911 or the San Jose Police Department's non-emergency line at 408-277-8900.

Every minute counts in cases like this, and your vigilance could be the key to bringing Mr. Doe home safely to his anxious family.

Let's unite as a community to help bring John Doe back. Please share this alert widely and keep an eye out for Mr. Doe and his silver Toyota Camry.