News Summary
Authorities have canceled a Silver Alert for Sadie and Reed Cisco, an elderly couple who went missing in Phoenix. The couple was reported missing after not returning home, prompting concerns due to their medical conditions. They were later found safe, highlighting the importance of timely alerts for vulnerable individuals. Another Silver Alert was also issued for a missing 91-year-old woman, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to improve response systems for missing persons in Arizona.
Phoenix
Authorities have canceled a Silver Alert for an elderly couple, Sadie and Reed Cisco, who were reported missing before being found safe in Phoenix. The couple, aged 76 and 72, respectively, was last seen on Friday evening. A concerned alert was issued when they failed to return home, raising worries about their well-being.
The couple was spotted near 83rd and West Virginia avenues at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday. They were traveling in a red Dodge Ram truck with a New Mexico license plate, ASHD05. Reed Cisco stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 196 pounds, and has gray hair and brown eyes. His wife, Sadie Cisco, is 4 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, and shares similar physical characteristics with gray hair and brown eyes.
Prior to the alert being issued on Saturday, May 24, 2025, authorities indicated that the couple might have been heading back to New Mexico. They have medical conditions that can cause confusion, which heightened concern for their safety. Notably, Sadie requires oxygen for health reasons and had left extra oxygen bottles behind, indicating a potential need for immediate care.
Context of the Silver Alert
The alert was prompted after the couple went missing, parallel to another Silver Alert issued on the same day for a 91-year-old woman named Winifred Hover, also known as “Fritsy.” Hover was reported missing after expressing a desire to return to Minnesota, raising similar concerns about her well-being. She was last seen at her home on 28002 N. 42nd Street around 5 p.m. on Friday, and authorities described her as being approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. At the time, she was wearing a blue and white polo shirt and jeans.
Hover’s vehicle is identified as a white 2016 Honda CR-V with an Arizona license plate BZF9400. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing information regarding Hover’s location and is reachable at 602-876-1011 for any related tips.
Legislative Efforts
In light of these missing person cases, Arizona lawmakers are contemplating new legislation, specifically HB 2894, aimed at expanding the criteria for issuing Silver Alerts. This proposal seeks to address the frequent delays in alert systems, especially for individuals with cognitive impairments. Advocates for the bill emphasize that swift action is essential in situations involving missing persons, primarily when vulnerable populations are involved.
The recent cases of Sadie and Reed Cisco alongside Winifred Hover illustrate the critical nature of timely responses in locating missing individuals, particularly those who may be suffering from health complications or cognitive decline. Efforts are ongoing to ensure that systems are in place to protect the most vulnerable members of the community and to provide timely assistance when they go missing.
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Additional Resources
- KTAR News: Silver Alert Canceled for Phoenix Couple
- AZ Central: What is a Silver Alert?
- Fox10 Phoenix: Arizona HB 2894 Could Make Silver Alert More Immediate
- Google Search: Silver Alert
- Hoodline: Silver Alert for Missing 90-Year-Old
- Wikipedia: Silver Alert
