Silver Alert Issued for Missing 85-year-old in Naples

Authorities are searching for Karl Ristow, who was last seen in the Naples area.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:35pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a silver bracelet or other personal item, dramatically lit by a harsh camera flash against a black background, conveying the urgency and investigation surrounding a missing person case.A personal item belonging to a missing elderly person becomes the focus of an intense police investigation.Naples Today

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Silver Alert for an 85-year-old man named Karl Ristow who went missing in Naples, Florida. Ristow is described as a white male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds. The Collier County Sheriff's Office is leading the search and investigation.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are an important tool to quickly notify the public and law enforcement across the state when an older adult goes missing, as they are often more vulnerable and at higher risk. Residents in the Naples area are urged to be on the lookout and report any information to the authorities.

The details

According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Karl Ristow was last seen in the Naples area of Collier County. The Collier County Sheriff's Office is leading the search and investigation into Ristow's disappearance. Residents are advised not to approach Ristow if spotted, but to immediately contact the sheriff's office or dial 911.

  • The Silver Alert was issued on March 30, 2026.

The players

Karl Ristow

An 85-year-old white male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds, who went missing in Naples, Florida.

Collier County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the search and investigation into Karl Ristow's disappearance.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

The state agency that issued the Silver Alert to help locate the missing 85-year-old man.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Karl Ristow and urging residents to report any information about his whereabouts.

The takeaway

This Silver Alert highlights the importance of community vigilance and quick action by authorities when an older adult goes missing. Residents in the Naples area should remain alert and cooperate with law enforcement to help locate Karl Ristow safely.