Rockville Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing Man
Authorities are searching for 74-year-old Hyun Chen, who was last seen on October 25 in Rockville.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Current Conditions
The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued a Silver Alert for 74-year-old Hyun Chen. He was last seen in the 14000 block of Bauer Drive in Rockville.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are used by law enforcement to quickly disseminate information about missing seniors to help facilitate their safe recovery.
Hyun Chen is 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds, and has brown eyes with a bald head. He is driving a 2012 gold Toyota Corolla with Maryland license plate 3CV6337.
The players
Hyun Chen
He is a 74-year-old man who is the subject of a missing person investigation in Rockville.
Montgomery County Department of Police
This agency serves as the primary law enforcement organization for the area and manages emergency alerts for missing persons.
The details
Chen was last observed wearing a gray T-shirt and blue jeans. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the department at 301-279-8000.
Timeline
Hyun Chen was last seen on October 25, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
This alert follows the standard communication protocol established by the Maryland Silver Alert Program for missing seniors. The system is designed to provide rapid updates to the public during active search operations for vulnerable adults.
Residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the gold 2012 Toyota Corolla with Maryland license plate 3CV6337. Anyone with relevant information should report it immediately to the Montgomery County Department of Police at 301-279-8000.
The takeaway
Community awareness is a vital component in the successful location of missing seniors under the Silver Alert system. Residents should remain vigilant and report any sightings of the missing vehicle to local authorities immediately.
Further reading
For updates on local safety alerts, check Rockville Current Conditions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
