Silver Alert Issued for Missing Alzheimer’s Patient in Elk Grove Area
An 81-year-old man with Alzheimer's, Sammy Cunningham, was reported missing on Wednesday. He was last seen near Elk Grove and may be driving a pickup truck. The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Folsom Police…
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 5, 2026 —
FOLSOM, Calif. – A Silver Alert has been issued for an 81-year-old man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who was reported missing on Wednesday. Sammy Cunningham was last seen in the vicinity of Elk Grove.
Authorities believe Cunningham may be driving a pickup truck. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) activated the Silver Alert system at the request of the Folsom Police Department, which is leading the investigation into his disappearance.
The Silver Alert system is designed to provide information to the public about missing persons who are believed to be suffering from a cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and who are believed to be in imminent danger.
The Folsom Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Cunningham. Further details regarding the specific type of pickup truck or the timeline of his last known movements were not immediately available.
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