ARIZONA NEWS

Silver Alert canceled after missing 86-year-old Phoenix man found

Aug 30, 2024, 3:05 PM

Erasmo Rangel is the subject of a Silver Alert....

A Silver Alert for an 86-year-old south Phoenix man has been canceled after he was found by a citizen and connected with his family. (Photos via Arizona Department of Public Safety)

(Photos via Arizona Department of Public Safety)

PHOENIX – A Silver Alert for an 86-year-old south Phoenix man has been canceled after he was found and connected with his family, authorities said.

Erasmo Rangel was found near 67th Avenue and the I-10 overpass by a citizen who recognized him from a Silver Alert bulletin.

The citizen gave Rangel a ride to a nearby business where they called the police.

The Phoenix Police said Rangel is safe with his family.

Erasmo Rangel went missing on Wednesday near Third Street and Roeser Road wearing a black cap, a cream and black flannel shirt, khaki pants and black shoes.

This is an updated version of a story originally published on Aug. 29, 2024.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Rendering of a what Metro District will look like with a park in the center and surrounding apartme...

Aaron Decker

Metrocenter Mall redevelopment begins demolition process

Demolition of the iconic Metrocenter Mall has begun, beginning the $850 million redevelopment that will turn the area into a mixed-use community.

1 hour ago

A band plays on a stage....

Aaron Decker

Live music restaurant, The Stillery, opening first West Valley location in Goodyear

The Nashville-based restaurant, The Stillery, is bringing live music and southern comfort food to Goodyear when it opens its doors on Monday.

2 hours ago

Grand Avenue in Peoria pedestrian bridge...

Serena O'Sullivan

Peoria takes action on long awaited downtown pedestrian bridge over Grand Avenue

Grand Avenue in Peoria is set to receive a facelift. Specifically, the Peoria City Council wants to create a Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge.

2 hours ago

annual event to save the California condor to take place on September 28...

Serena O'Sullivan

Wildlife officials to release 4 captive-bred California condors in northern Arizona

Conservationists want to save the California condor. Each year, they release a group of the critically endangered birds into the Vermilion Cliffs.

2 hours ago

Bronze statue of a blindfolded woman holding a scale...

KTAR.com

Queen Creek man indicted for sexual exploitation of a minor

A Maricopa County Grand Jury indicted an Queen Creek man last week for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.

10 hours ago

Highway sign...

KTAR.com

SB State Route 87 reopens after brush fire caused closure between metro Phoenix and Payson

The southbound lanes of State Route 87 reopened after a brush fire caused a closure, ADOT said on Friday morning.

12 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Sanderson Ford

Sanderson Ford joining Arizona Diamondbacks during playoff race

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the 2024 MLB playoff race and Sanderson Ford is going along on the ride with them.

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

...

Desert Institute for Spine Care

Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain

Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.

Silver Alert canceled after missing 86-year-old Phoenix man found