The Grants Pass Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating missing and endangered resident David Lee Sparks, 74, of Grants Pass.
He was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. Wednesday, at 195 Terry Lane, where he asked a relative for gas money for his truck. When he had not returned home by 5:30 p.m., family members became concerned.
Mr. Sparks is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and is currently without his required medication, which places him at increased risk. He also experiences rapid memory loss, making it urgent that he be located quickly.
He is described as 6’1” tall, approximately 132 lbs. He has long shoulder length gray hair, a long gray beard, and he wears metal frame bi-focal glasses. Common attire includes an American flag cowboy hat, suspenders, and blue jeans. He drives a 2004 light gray Ford F 150 extended cab with Oregon license plate 475 BJH.
Anyone who has seen Mr. Sparks or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Grants Pass Police Department at 541-450-6260 or call 911 if he appears to be in danger.
