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Silver Alert issued for 77-year-old man last seen in Queen Creek

Oct 2, 2022, 11:13 AM | Updated: 11:13 am

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)...

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)

(Arizona Department of Public Safety Photo)

PHOENIX — A Silver Alert was issued Sunday for a 77-year-old man last seen in Queen Creek.

Emidio Espericueta-Gurrola stands 5 feet, 6 inches and weighs 160 pounds with white hair and brown eyes, authorities said.

He was last seen on foot near Queen Creek and South Meridian roads around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.

Espericueta-Gurrola was last seen wearing a mustard-yellow hat, a cream and plaid button up shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Queen Creek Police Department at 480-358-3500 or 911.

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Silver Alert issued for 77-year-old man last seen in Queen Creek