Silver Alert Issued for Missing 88-Year-Old Man
North Dakota authorities seek public help locating Willard Reichenberger, who was last seen in Minot and is believed to be driving a silver 2018 Honda CRV.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Current Conditions
The North Dakota Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation for 88-year-old Willard Reichenberger. He was last seen in Minot on November 4 and is believed to be driving a silver 2018 Honda CRV with North Dakota plate 367EEJ.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are used to speed the search for missing older adults whose safety may be at risk, and public tips can be decisive in locating them quickly. Residents of Minot and surrounding areas who may have seen the vehicle or the man are asked to come forward.
The alert is an official law enforcement notice built on a physical description and vehicle identification, with no measured conditions reported. Reichenberger was last seen wearing a blue jacket, white t-shirt and jeans, and possibly no shoes, and his current location remains unknown.
The players
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
The state agency on whose behalf the Silver Alert was issued, responsible for statewide criminal investigations in North Dakota.
Minot Police Department
The municipal police agency in Minot that is asking the public for information and that can be reached at 701-852-0111.
The details
Reichenberger has black and gray hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing a blue jacket, white t-shirt, jeans, and possibly no shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Minot Police Department at 701-852-0111.
Timeline
November 4: Reichenberger was last seen in Minot.
November 5, 2026: The Silver Alert was issued.
Seasonal Patterns
Silver Alerts in North Dakota follow the state's program for locating missing older adults, and this alert applies that program to an 88-year-old man last seen in Minot. The extraction does not provide comparative data on how this alert ranks against prior cases.
Anyone who sees a silver 2018 Honda CRV with North Dakota plate 367EEJ or a man matching Reichenberger's description should contact the Minot Police Department at 701-852-0111. The alert is an immediate request for public tips, and residents are advised to report sightings rather than approach the individual.
The takeaway
Prompt reporting of sightings can be critical when a missing older adult's safety may be at risk. If you have any information about the vehicle or the man, call the Minot Police Department at 701-852-0111 right away.
Further reading
For ongoing updates on conditions in the area, see Current Conditions in Minot.
