Parkland, WA – Authorities in Pierce County are searching for an 85-year-old man who went missing Saturday afternoon after leaving his Parkland residence and boarding a Pierce Transit Coach bound for Puyallup.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, James W. Dudley was last seen on November 15 at around 3 p.m. near the area of 136th Street South and Pacific Avenue. Deputies say he told his roommate he intended to go to Ma’s Place Restaurant in Puyallup but never arrived. He has not been seen since.
Dudley reportedly boarded a Pierce Transit bus shortly before disappearing. Officials say he is familiar with the transit system and often navigates independently. However, deputies note that he has multiple untreated medical and mental health conditions, including cancer, schizophrenia, and early stages of dementia, increasing concerns for his safety.
The Sheriff’s Department says Dudley is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 175 pounds. Deputies emphasize that due to his medical concerns, a welfare check is urgently needed.
Residents across Pierce County, Tacoma, Parkland, and Puyallup are urged to stay alert. Anyone who may have seen Dudley or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
Community members are encouraged to check transit stops, shelters, local businesses, and high-traffic pedestrian areas in case he sought help or became disoriented.
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