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Silver Alert Issued for Missing 80-Year-Old Man
14 Sep
Summary
- An 80-year-old man was reported missing early Sunday morning.
- He suffers from dementia and COPD, requiring urgent attention.
- Police issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for his safe return.
An urgent search is underway for Michael Cronin, an 80-year-old man who wandered away from a nursing home early Sunday. Cronin disappeared around 6:30 a.m. on September 13, 2026, from the 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard in St. Louis. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 160 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red long-sleeved plaid shirt, blue jeans, and black boots.
Cronin has been diagnosed with dementia and COPD, prompting St. Louis Police to issue an Endangered SILVER Advisory. This alert signifies a critical need for public assistance in locating him. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Cronin's whereabouts to contact 911 or the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department directly at 314-444-0001.
