Missing Elderly Man Located

The Bell County Sheriff’s Department received a call in reference to a man that was lying under a bridge off of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd just west of the Killeen City limits, on Monday, September 12, 2016, at approximately 7:30pm.  Upon the deputy’s and paramedic’s arrival, the male was recognized as 75 year old Herman Ray Parrish, who was missing from his residence in Killeen.   He was transported to Metroplex Hospital and admitted for observation; he is listed in stable condition.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in locating Mr. Parrish.

 Killeen Police are searching for an elderly man who is missing from his residence.

Officers received a call just after 2:00am, from a woman who said her 75 year old husband has been missing from the 200 block of Cloud Street, since 1:00am today.  Upon the officers arrival they learned that the woman spoke to her husband at 1:00am when he told her he was getting ready to go to bed.  When the woman woke up around 2:00am, her husband, Herman Ray Parrish, was nowhere to be found.  She told officers she believed he has been showing signs of Alzheimer’s but has not been diagnosed.  His wife said she believes he walked away from the residence and may not remember how to get back.

Herman Ray Parrish is a 75 year old bald white male; he was last seen wearing a maroon polo shirt and black dress pants.  He has not taken his prescribed medications and he walks without assistance of any device.

The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone if they have seen Mr. Parrish or know of his whereabouts to contact them at 254-501-8800.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department