Police Search for Missing 63-Year-Old Man in North Austin

A Silver Alert has been issued as authorities say his disappearance poses a threat to his health and safety.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:51am

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The Austin Police Department is searching for Tracey Warren, a 63-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday evening in the North Austin area near St. David's North Austin Medical Center. Warren has been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, and officials say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person with a cognitive impairment, such as dementia or Alzheimer's, goes missing. These alerts help mobilize the community to assist in locating the missing individual and ensure their safe return.

The details

According to police, Tracey Warren was last seen around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday in the area of 12221 N Mopac Expressway. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with brown eyes, shoulder-length gray-brown hair with a receding hairline, and a full gray-brown beard. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with blue writing and gray or navy blue shorts.

  • Tracey Warren was last seen on Sunday, April 13, 2026 around 8:15 p.m.

The players

Tracey Warren

A 63-year-old man who has been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment and was last seen in North Austin.

Austin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that is searching for the missing man and has issued a Silver Alert.

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What’s next

The Austin Police Department is asking anyone with information about Tracey Warren's whereabouts to call 911 immediately or contact the department at 512-974-5000.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in locating missing individuals with cognitive impairments, as their safety and well-being are at serious risk when they go missing.