Silver Alert issued for missing East Providence man

Police search for 55-year-old Danny Connolly who was last seen boarding a bus

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Police in East Providence, Rhode Island have issued a Silver Alert for a 55-year-old man named Danny Connolly who was last seen leaving a health center and boarding a bus on Sunday evening. Connolly is described as being 5'10" tall, weighing 176 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and may also go by the name Daniel Connelly. Authorities believe he may be in danger due to physical or mental health issues.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly or vulnerable adult goes missing, often indicating the person may be in a state of crisis or in need of immediate assistance. The public's help in locating Connolly could be crucial to ensuring his safe return.

The details

According to police, Connolly was last seen leaving the Harris Health Center in East Providence and boarding a RIPTA bus just before 5 p.m. on Sunday. He was wearing a purple hat, a snow camouflage jacket, and blue jeans. Authorities believe he may have been heading towards Kennedy Plaza in Providence.

  • Connolly was last seen on Sunday, March 2, 2026 around 5 p.m.

The players

Danny Connolly

A 55-year-old man reported missing from East Providence, Rhode Island.

East Providence Police Department

The law enforcement agency that issued the Silver Alert for the missing man.

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What’s next

The East Providence Police Department is urging anyone with information on Connolly's whereabouts to contact them immediately.

The takeaway

This Silver Alert highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with authorities when vulnerable adults go missing, as their safety and wellbeing could be at serious risk.