Silver Alert Issued for Missing 63-Year-Old in North Austin

Authorities searching for Tracey Warren, who has cognitive impairment

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:23am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single car key on a dark background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence of a missing person case.The harsh flash illumination of a lone car key symbolizes the urgent search for a vulnerable missing person in north Austin.Austin Today

The Austin Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 63-year-old Tracey Warren, who was last seen on Sunday night in north Austin. Warren, who is diagnosed with cognitive impairment, was wearing a gray shirt with blue writing and gray/navy blue shorts when he disappeared from the 12221 N MoPac Expressway area. Police believe Warren's disappearance poses a credible threat to his own health and safety.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person with a mental condition goes missing, as they are considered at high risk. This case highlights the challenges of caring for those with cognitive impairments and the importance of quick action to locate vulnerable individuals when they go missing.

The details

According to the alert, Tracey Warren was last seen on Sunday night at the 12221 N MoPac Expressway location in north Austin. Police are searching for the 63-year-old man, who was wearing a gray shirt with blue writing and gray/navy blue shorts when he disappeared. Authorities believe Warren's disappearance poses a credible threat to his own health and safety.

  • Tracey Warren was last seen on Sunday night.

The players

Tracey Warren

A 63-year-old man who was reported missing in north Austin and is diagnosed with cognitive impairment.

Austin Police Department

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

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What’s next

Anyone with information about Tracey Warren's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5000.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of vigilance and quick action when an elderly person with a mental condition goes missing, as they are considered at high risk. The Silver Alert system is designed to help locate these vulnerable individuals quickly.