Silver Alert Issued for Missing San Antonio Man
The public is asked to help locate an 83-year-old man who requires assistance for a cognitive impairment.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Eldercare
Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for Catarino Salinas Jr., an 83-year-old San Antonio man with a cognitive impairment who went missing on Tuesday. Local officials are urging the public to assist in locating him as his condition poses a significant threat to his safety.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are designed to prioritize the safety of older adults with cognitive impairments when they go missing. The rapid mobilization of community resources is critical because adults with such conditions face immediate health risks when they become disoriented or lose access to necessary care.
A formal Silver Alert was activated following reports that the 83-year-old individual, who has a documented cognitive impairment, was last seen on Tuesday evening. The circumstances remain under investigation as search efforts continue.
The players
Catarino Salinas Jr.
An 83-year-old individual with a cognitive impairment reported missing in San Antonio.
Texas Department of Public Safety
A state agency responsible for issuing emergency alerts to locate missing older adults.
San Antonio Police Department
The local law enforcement agency coordinating the search and recovery efforts.
The details
Catarino Salinas Jr. stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has white hair, green eyes, and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and one white camouflage shoe. Cognitive impairment significantly impacts an individual's spatial orientation and ability to navigate, increasing the urgency for public identification and recovery.
Timeline
Salinas was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
A Silver Alert was issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Health Landscape
The Texas Silver Alert program functions as a vital component of public health safety, specifically designed to protect older adults with cognitive decline. It serves as a necessary response mechanism to the growing need for rapid, community-based intervention when vulnerable seniors go missing.
If you are in the San Antonio area, please remain alert for an individual matching this description and contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660 with any information. Families caring for individuals with cognitive impairments should discuss local emergency notification systems with their primary care providers.
The takeaway
Cognitive impairments require proactive safety planning and open communication with medical providers to manage the risk of wandering. If you have information regarding this Silver Alert, contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660 immediately.
Further reading
For more information on safety resources for older adults, visit Eldercare.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEYE.
