Houston police are asking Sunnyside residents and the wider public to help track down 80-year-old Webb Jones, a man with dementia who has gone missing from the neighborhood. Jones was last seen around 8 p.m. Saturday on Briscoe Street near Bellfort Avenue and Coffee Street, wearing pajamas and a white T-shirt. He is described as a Black man, about 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing roughly 290 pounds. Family members and investigators say they are deeply worried about his safety because of his cognitive condition.
The Missing Persons Unit of the Houston Police Department handles adult cases involving cognitive impairment and coordinates the search effort for Jones. Investigators are urging anyone who might have seen him, even briefly, to contact police immediately so officers can focus on canvassing, checking hospitals, and reviewing possible transit routes.
Where He Was Last Seen
According to FOX 26 Houston, police have released a photo of Jones along with his physical description and say he was last spotted Saturday night in the Sunnyside area. The station reports that he was wearing pajamas and a white T-shirt when he disappeared and that he may be disoriented because of his dementia. Anyone with information is asked to call Houston Police at 713-884-3131 or the HPD Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, as reported by FOX 26.
Wandering Risks For People With Dementia
People living with dementia frequently wander and can become confused or lost in a matter of minutes, the Alzheimer’s Association warns. The organization says about six in ten people with dementia will wander at least once and recommends practical safeguards like ID bracelets, keeping recent photos on hand, and notifying neighbors and local law enforcement to speed up search efforts if someone goes missing.
How To Help
If you believe you have seen Webb Jones, call Houston Police at 713-884-3131 or the HPD Missing Persons Unit at 832-394-1840, or dial 911 if he appears to be in immediate danger. Those contact numbers and Jones’s photo were shared publicly by FOX 26 Houston, and police are asking callers to reference the missing-person report so investigators can respond quickly…