Veteran Reported Missing Found Safe in Oklahoma City

Thomas Ian Coady was located after going missing while traveling to Green Country.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:10pm

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A 31-year-old veteran who was reported missing while traveling to the Tulsa, Oklahoma area over the weekend has been found safe in Oklahoma City, according to his mother Cheryl Briscoe.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases, especially involving veterans who may be dealing with mental health or other challenges, are a serious concern that require swift action and community support to resolve safely.

The details

Thomas Ian Coady was traveling from an unknown location to the Green Country region near Tulsa when he went missing. His mother Cheryl Briscoe reported him missing, and authorities were able to locate him in Oklahoma City a short time later.

  • Coady was reported missing over the weekend.
  • He was found safe in Oklahoma City shortly after.

The players

Thomas Ian Coady

A 31-year-old veteran who was reported missing while traveling to the Tulsa area.

Cheryl Briscoe

The mother of Thomas Ian Coady, who reported him missing.

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What they’re saying

“Thomas Ian Coady has been found safe in Oklahoma City.”

— Cheryl Briscoe, Mother of Thomas Ian Coady

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of swift action and community support in missing persons cases, especially those involving vulnerable populations like veterans who may be facing mental health or other challenges.