Silver Alert Issued for Missing North Dakota Man

Alfred Odden, 73, last seen in Valley City, may be driving a 1994 Ford F-150

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:24pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the search for a missing person.The search continues for a vulnerable adult missing in North Dakota, as law enforcement appeals to the public for any information that could help locate him.Valley City Today

A Silver Alert has been issued by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the request of the Wahpeton Police Department for Alfred Odden, a 73-year-old white male from Wahpeton, North Dakota. Odden was last seen on April 2, 2026 in Valley City, North Dakota and is believed to be driving a teal 1994 Ford F-150 with a red topper and North Dakota license plate MEUCCI2.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when a vulnerable adult, such as someone with dementia or Alzheimer's, goes missing. Quickly locating these individuals is critical to ensuring their safety and well-being.

The details

According to the alert, Odden is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing between 160-180 pounds, with short grayish hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a purple zip-up jacket with a possible 'W' emblem on the front and tan pants at a Casey's Gas Station in Valley City.

  • Odden was last seen on April 2, 2026 in Valley City, North Dakota.

The players

Alfred Odden

A 73-year-old white male from Wahpeton, North Dakota who is considered a vulnerable adult.

Wahpeton Police Department

The law enforcement agency that requested the Silver Alert for Alfred Odden.

North Dakota Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that issued the Silver Alert.

North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

The state investigative agency that issued the Silver Alert.

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What’s next

If you have any information regarding Alfred Odden's whereabouts, please contact the Wahpeton Police Department at 701-642-7777.

The takeaway

This Silver Alert highlights the importance of quickly locating vulnerable adults who go missing, as their safety and well-being are at serious risk. The public's assistance in reporting any information about Alfred Odden's location could be crucial to bringing him home safely.