Silver Alert Issued for Missing Woman
Authorities are asking Salt Lake City residents to help locate 61-year-old Lori Duggins, who may require medical assistance.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Eldercare
Authorities in Salt Lake City have issued a Silver Alert for 61-year-old Lori Duggins, who went missing after being last seen on October 22. Residents are asked to assist in locating the woman, who has cognitive and medical challenges that may require her to have access to oxygen.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are used by law enforcement to quickly notify the public about missing elderly individuals or adults with cognitive impairments. Prompt community awareness is critical for the safety of those who may have health conditions requiring urgent medical support.
This report is based on a confirmed Silver Alert issued by the Salt Lake City Police Department. The current whereabouts of the individual remain unknown and are the subject of an active investigation.
The players
Salt Lake City Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for managing the search and public safety communications regarding the missing person.
Lori Duggins
A 61-year-old woman with cognitive and medical challenges who is the subject of a current Silver Alert.
The details
Lori Duggins was last seen on October 22 at 1357 W. 400 South while pushing a wheelchair containing multiple bags. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a maroon long-sleeved shirt and white sweatpants.
Timeline
October 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m. was the last time Lori Duggins was seen.
October 23, 2026, was when the Silver Alert was officially activated.
Health Landscape
The Silver Alert program is a public notification system that follows a protocol established to locate endangered missing seniors. This story follows the established pattern of mobilizing community awareness to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults with cognitive or medical needs.
Residents in Salt Lake City who have information regarding the individual's location should contact the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000. Public vigilance remains the primary tool in assisting authorities with the recovery of those with urgent medical or cognitive needs.
The takeaway
Silver Alerts serve as a vital link between law enforcement and the public to protect vulnerable individuals with specific health needs. If you encounter a missing person who appears disoriented or in need of medical attention, contact your local non-emergency police line immediately.
Further reading
For additional context on programs supporting aging residents, visit Eldercare.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gephardt Daily.
