San Antonio Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing Man
Authorities are searching for 83-year-old Catarino Salinas Jr., who was last seen on Tuesday evening.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Eldercare
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for Catarino Salinas Jr., an 83-year-old man who went missing in San Antonio. Officials state that his disappearance presents a credible threat to his health and safety due to a cognitive impairment.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are activated to quickly engage the public in locating missing senior citizens who may suffer from cognitive conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. Swift notification is critical to ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals who are unable to return home on their own.
Catarino Salinas Jr. stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has white hair, green eyes, and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and one white camouflage shoe.
The players
Catarino Salinas Jr.
The 83-year-old man with a cognitive impairment who is the subject of the Silver Alert.
Texas Department of Public Safety
The state agency responsible for issuing emergency alerts to help locate missing or endangered individuals.
San Antonio Police Department
The local law enforcement agency overseeing the active search for the missing resident.
The details
Salinas was last seen in the 100 block of Colfax Street at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7660.
Timeline
Salinas was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
The Silver Alert was officially issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Culture Shift
This search operates under the framework of the Texas Silver Alert program, which is designed to protect an aging population. It reflects a broader shift toward using state-wide digital infrastructure to address the needs of seniors with cognitive impairments.
Residents in the area should remain vigilant and report any sightings of Catarino Salinas Jr. to the provided police contact number. Local businesses or homeowners with security cameras near Colfax Street may assist authorities by reviewing footage from Tuesday night.
The takeaway
Families with elderly relatives prone to wandering should consider keeping recent photographs and a list of medical conditions readily available for law enforcement. Staying aware of Silver Alerts in your area can play a vital role in helping reunite vulnerable community members with their families.
Further reading
For more information on programs supporting local seniors, visit the Eldercare page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEYE.
