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🚨 SILVER ALERT – MISSING PERSON 🚨

The Amarillo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Melvin Wayne McKown, a white male born December 25, 1945.

McKown is described as:

5’11” tall

Approximately 210 pounds

Short gray hair

Gray mustache

Green eyes

McKown was last seen driving a white 2023 Chevrolet Malibu bearing Texas license plate WSY-6296. He may be accompanied by a dog of an unknown breed.

McKown has several serious medical conditions, including dementia, lung and heart disease, and diabetes. He is also at risk of falling and does not have his medication with him.

McKown has a cell phone, which last showed a location ping in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, at approximately 7:30 a.m. His current clothing description is unknown.

Anyone who sees McKown or the vehicle is asked to call 911 (tel:911) immediately. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement.

Please share this alert to help bring Melvin home safely.