Killeen, TX (July 14, 2023): Killeen Police need the community’s assistance in locating a 79-year-old missing elderly man.

The family of Bievenido “Benny” Rios reported him missing on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from his residence located in the 2100 block of Ruger Drive. His spouse last saw him that morning when she left the residence and upon her return around 5:00 p.m., Benny was not home.

Benny is a Hispanic male with brown eyes, 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. He has gray/white hair and mustache with sideburns. He was last seen wearing black or brown pants, black shoes and always wears a cowboy hat. Benny’s family advised that he has been diagnosed with dementia.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for his absence. Anyone who sees Benny, is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department (254) 501-8830 or call 9-1-1 immediately. Our goal is to get Benny home safely to his family.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department