Missing Vulnerable Adult May Be In The Tacoma Area

TACOMA, WA — The Tacoma Police Department is asking Pierce County residents to keep an eye out for a missing, vulnerable adult who disappeared last week.

77-year-old Jerry Rye was first reported missing by family members who were unable to contact him late last week. Rye was last seen on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at his Renton apartment complex, but in the days since he has been spotted in Tacoma and in Federal Way.

"Family have been checking locations he’s been known to frequent (downtown Safeway on S. 3rd and the adjacent 7-11), to include area hospitals, but have not been able to locate him," wrote the Renton Police Department on Facebook. "Jerry’s loved ones are very concerned for his welfare as it’s highly unusual for him to be gone for extended periods of time without contacting family."

Rye suffers from memory loss issues and has health complications that could put him at risk if he doesn't receive medical attention. As a result, Tacoma Police, Renton Police and Federal Way Police are all asking residents to call 911 if they see Rye.

Rye is described as a 77-year-old Black man, roughly 6'4" tall with black hair, brown eyes and a thin build.