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Wahpeton Today
By the People, for the People
Wahpeton Man Still Missing After Silver Alert
North Dakota Highway Patrol continues search for 73-year-old Alfred Odden.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:09pm
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The search for a missing elderly man in North Dakota exposes the urgency and challenges of locating vulnerable adults.Wahpeton TodayThe North Dakota Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for 73-year-old Alfred Odden of Wahpeton, who has been missing since April 2nd. Odden was last seen in Valley City, North Dakota, driving a teal 1994 Ford F-150 with a red topper and North Dakota license plate MEUCCI2.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are issued to help locate missing elderly or vulnerable adults who may be in danger. The continued search for Odden highlights the importance of these alerts in assisting law enforcement and the community in finding missing persons quickly.
The details
Authorities describe Odden as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing between 160-180 pounds, with short grayish hair and green eyes. The Silver Alert was first issued on Thursday, April 4th, but Odden has still not been located.
- Odden was last seen on April 2nd in Valley City, North Dakota.
- The Silver Alert was issued on Thursday, April 4th.
The players
Alfred Odden
A 73-year-old man from Wahpeton, North Dakota who has been missing since April 2nd.
North Dakota Highway Patrol
The law enforcement agency that issued the Silver Alert for Alfred Odden and is leading the search efforts.
What’s next
The North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to search for Alfred Odden and urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact local law enforcement immediately.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of Silver Alerts in helping to locate missing vulnerable adults quickly, and the need for the community to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in these critical searches.
