Silver Alert issued for 72-year-old Oklahoma man

William 'Mike' Rutledge was last seen in Oklahoma City on Monday

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old William 'Mike' Rutledge, who was last seen in Oklahoma City on Monday. Rutledge is considered missing and endangered.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person goes missing, often due to conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia. These alerts help mobilize law enforcement and the public to locate the missing individual quickly and safely.

The details

According to the report, Rutledge was last seen in Oklahoma City on Monday. He is described as a white male, 5'10" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Rutledge was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots.

  • Rutledge was last seen on Monday in Oklahoma City.

The players

William 'Mike' Rutledge

A 72-year-old man who was reported missing in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The law enforcement agency that issued the Silver Alert for Rutledge.

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What’s next

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively searching for Rutledge and asking the public to report any information about his whereabouts.

The takeaway

Silver Alerts play a critical role in quickly locating missing elderly individuals who may be in danger due to medical conditions or other vulnerabilities. The public's vigilance and cooperation is essential to these efforts.