Texas Department of Public Safety Issued CLEAR Alert
Authorities are searching for a 62-year-old man who was last seen in San Antonio on Sunday morning.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Current Conditions
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a CLEAR Alert for 62-year-old James Ricks. He was last seen in the San Antonio area on the morning of October 4.
Why it matters
A CLEAR Alert is activated by law enforcement to help locate missing adults who are believed to be in immediate danger. Rapid public assistance is requested to help authorities track the missing individual's movements.
The missing individual, James Ricks, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds. He was last seen operating a white 2008 Chevrolet Impala with license plate XDM2747.
The players
James Ricks
He is a 62-year-old man who is currently the subject of an active missing person alert in Texas.
Texas Department of Public Safety
This is the state-level law enforcement agency responsible for managing public safety and coordinating search efforts like the CLEAR Alert system.
The details
James Ricks was last observed at approximately 8 am near the intersection of Eisenhauer Road and Tranquil Dawn. He was wearing a white muscle shirt, navy blue shorts, and white Nike shoes, and he has a forearm tattoo.
Timeline
James Ricks was last seen at 8 am on October 4, 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
This search effort follows the standard protocol established by the Texas CLEAR Alert program for missing persons. The system provides a specific emergency framework for locating endangered adults, distinguishing these cases from other types of missing person reports.
Residents of San Antonio and surrounding areas should remain vigilant for a white 2008 Chevrolet Impala bearing license plate XDM2747. Anyone with information regarding the location of James Ricks should contact local law enforcement immediately.
The takeaway
The issuance of a CLEAR Alert underscores the importance of community awareness in assisting law enforcement with time-sensitive searches. Members of the public can play a critical role by reporting sightings of the described vehicle or individual to local authorities.
Further reading
Find more information on local emergency notifications in the Current Conditions section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KABB.
