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Silver Alert Issued for Alzheimer's Patient
3 Apr
Summary
- 76-year-old William Enfinger is missing since Thursday morning.
- He was last seen going to a gas station but never returned home.
- Enfinger has Alzheimer's and is hard of hearing, raising safety concerns.
William Enfinger, a 76-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, has been reported missing, prompting a Silver Alert. He was last seen by his family on the morning of Thursday, April 2, 2026, around 9:45 a.m. Mr. Enfinger had reportedly left his residence to purchase drinks at a local Chevron station.
His family became concerned when he failed to return home. The search efforts were amplified after his vehicle, a white 2024 Kia Soul with Florida license plate RHYF18, was spotted near Riverview High School around 3:15 p.m. the same day. This location is a significant distance from his intended destination.
Mr. Enfinger is described as a white male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, with silver hair and a balding scalp. He was wearing a gray T-shirt and blue jeans at the time of his disappearance. Adding to the concern for his well-being, Mr. Enfinger has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has hearing difficulties. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Lakeland Police Department or dial 911 immediately.
