Silver Alert Issued for Missing 70-Year-Old Man with Schizophrenia in El Paso

Keith Richard Kerna failed to board a Greyhound bus and is traveling on foot without a cell phone

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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El Paso Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 70-year-old man with schizophrenia named Keith Richard Kerna who was reported missing after he failed to board a Greyhound bus in El Paso last week. Kerna was traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Florida to meet with family, but was last seen leaving a hotel in El Paso and is now traveling on foot without a cell phone.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are issued to help locate missing elderly individuals, especially those with cognitive impairments like schizophrenia, who may be in danger due to their vulnerable state and inability to properly care for themselves. Kerna's disappearance raises concerns about his wellbeing and the need for the community to assist in locating him safely.

The details

According to the El Paso Police Department, Kerna was last seen leaving the Red Roof Inn at 7530 Remcon Cir. in El Paso on February 4th. He was supposed to board a Greyhound bus to continue his trip to Florida but never made it. Kerna does not have a cell phone and is traveling on foot, wearing an unknown shirt, blue jeans, and Sketchers tennis shoes.

  • Kerna was last seen on February 4, 2026 leaving a hotel in El Paso.
  • Kerna failed to board a Greyhound bus in El Paso on February 4, 2026.

The players

Keith Richard Kerna

A 70-year-old man with schizophrenia who was reported missing after failing to board a Greyhound bus in El Paso while traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Florida.

El Paso Police Department

The law enforcement agency that issued a Silver Alert for the missing 70-year-old man with schizophrenia.

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What’s next

Authorities urge anyone with information about Kerna's whereabouts to call the El Paso Police Department's non-emergency number at 915-832-4400.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of Silver Alerts and community vigilance in locating vulnerable missing persons, especially the elderly and those with cognitive impairments, to ensure their safe return.