Peoria Police Issued SAFE Alert for Missing Man
Authorities are searching for an 85-year-old man last seen driving in Glendale on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Emergency Response
The Peoria Police Department has issued a SAFE Alert for Zbiegniew Bielicki, an 85-year-old man who went missing while driving. Officials indicate he may be confused or lost due to a medical condition.
Why it matters
Bielicki is considered at-risk because he has a medical condition that can lead to confusion or difficulty navigating. The SAFE Alert system is designed to quickly engage the public to assist in locating vulnerable missing persons.
The missing person is a 5-foot-9-inch, 160-pound white male with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Arizona license plate 236STN.
The players
Peoria Police Department
This is the municipal law enforcement agency that issued the SAFE Alert for the missing person.
Zbiegniew Bielicki
He is the 85-year-old individual who is the subject of the active missing person alert.
The details
Bielicki was last spotted in the vicinity of Union Hills Drive and Loop 101 in Glendale. Members of the community who spot him or his vehicle are encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately to aid in the search.
Timeline
Zbiegniew Bielicki was last seen around 4 p.m. on October 7, 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
The issuance of this alert follows the established protocols of the Arizona SAFE Alert program, which provides a structured framework for responding to missing seniors. This system superseded the state's former Silver Alert program to better serve residents over the age of 65.
Residents should remain vigilant for a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer displaying Arizona plate 236STN. Anyone with information is asked to call 623-773-8311 or dial 911 immediately.
The takeaway
Public assistance is often the most critical factor in quickly locating at-risk individuals during the initial hours of a search. Residents are encouraged to save local police non-emergency numbers to report sightings promptly.
Further reading
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