Silver Alert Issued for Missing Salina Woman

75-year-old Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter last seen driving blue Nissan Pathfinder

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:19pm

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The Salina Police Department has requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to issue a statewide Silver Alert for 75-year-old Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter, who has gone missing. Pereirra-Mcwhorter was last seen driving a blue 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with Texas license plate 6YGPZ, north of Norton, Kansas on Thursday morning.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued to help locate missing elderly individuals who may be in danger due to their age, medical condition, or other factors. The public's assistance is crucial in these cases to quickly locate the missing person and ensure their safety.

The details

Pereirra-Mcwhorter is described as a 5'4" woman weighing approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is known to wear a medical ID bracelet and has a splint on her right hand. The Salina Police Department is urging anyone who sees Pereirra-Mcwhorter or her vehicle to call 911 immediately, and anyone with other information about her whereabouts to contact the police department directly.

  • Pereirra-Mcwhorter was last seen on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, north of Norton, Kansas.

The players

Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter

A 75-year-old woman from Salina, Kansas who has gone missing.

Salina Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to issue a statewide Silver Alert for Pereirra-Mcwhorter's disappearance.

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The takeaway

The public's vigilance and cooperation is essential in locating missing elderly individuals like Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter, who may be vulnerable due to their age or medical conditions. Calling 911 immediately if you spot the missing person or their vehicle can make a critical difference in ensuring their safe return.