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Silver Alert Issued for Missing Utah Man Last Seen Thursday
20 Sep
Summary
- A 66-year-old retired firefighter and EMT is missing.
- He was last seen Thursday evening and failed to arrive.
- Authorities have issued a Silver Alert and urge public help.
A Silver Alert has been issued for Lewis 'Lou' Balzomo, a 66-year-old retired firefighter and EMT who has been reported missing. Balzomo was last seen on the evening of Thursday, September 17, when he failed to arrive at his intended destination to pick up his wife. His wife expressed concern that he may be stranded, as his vehicle reportedly had only a few gallons of gas remaining.
The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office is leading the search for Balzomo. He is believed to be driving a green, late-1990s Toyota Sienna with Utah license plate 1EY-WO. The public is urged to contact the sheriff's office tip line at 435-734-6530 or dial 911 if they have any information regarding his whereabouts.
A Silver Alert is a public notification system designed to broadcast information about missing older adults or vulnerable individuals, particularly those with cognitive impairments, to aid in their swift recovery. Community members are encouraged to report any sightings or information that could assist in locating Balzomo.
