Great Falls Police Search for Missing 64-Year-Old Man

William List, who requires medication and uses a wheelchair, was last seen in downtown Great Falls on Tuesday morning.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:04pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a manual wheelchair wheel against a pitch-black background, the harsh lighting and stark contrast creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the search for a missing person.The search continues for a vulnerable Great Falls resident who was reported missing while using his manual wheelchair.Great Falls Today

The Great Falls Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 64-year-old William Edward List, who was last seen in the 1000 block of 3rd Avenue North around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. List, who is unable to speak and requires medication, was described as a white male standing 5'11" and weighing 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, and a Harley-Davidson hat, and may have been pushing his manual wheelchair like a walker or sitting in it while moving backward.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued to help locate missing elderly or vulnerable adults who may be in danger due to their medical conditions or cognitive impairments. The quick response from local authorities in Great Falls highlights the importance of community vigilance in these types of cases to ensure the safe return of missing individuals.

The details

According to the police report, List was last seen in the downtown area of Great Falls on Tuesday morning. Authorities have described him as a white male who is 5'11" and 160 pounds, with a bald head. He was wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, and a Harley-Davidson hat, and may have been pushing his manual wheelchair like a walker or sitting in it while moving backward.

  • List was last seen around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2026.

The players

William Edward List

A 64-year-old man who was reported missing in Great Falls, Montana. List requires medication and uses a manual wheelchair, but is unable to speak.

Great Falls Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Great Falls, Montana that issued the Silver Alert for William List.

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What’s next

The Great Falls Police Department is asking anyone who sees List or has information about his whereabouts to call 911 immediately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and quick action by local authorities in responding to missing persons cases involving vulnerable adults. The Silver Alert system helps to quickly mobilize resources and raise awareness to locate individuals who may be at risk due to medical or cognitive impairments.