Authorities in Texas are actively searching for an elderly couple who disappeared after celebrating Thanksgiving with their family.
The Panhandle Police Department reports that Linda and Gary Lightfoot, aged 81 and 82, respectively, left their family’s residence around 3 p.m. They were headed to their home in Lubbock, located approximately 150 miles away, but never arrived.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert as of Sunday to aid in the search efforts.
Chief Sace Hardman of the Panhandle Police mentioned on Monday that the couple’s 2024 Toyota Camry, bearing Texas license plates TWN0925, was allegedly seen in New Mexico on Friday. However, subsequent searches by authorities did not locate the vehicle, as reported by KIAH.
The Aware Foundation has released an alert stating that the couple lacks a cell phone or any trackable device, and Gary Lightfoot is reliant on oxygen for his health.
Individuals with any information are urged to reach out to the Carson County Sheriff’s Office at 806-537-3511.
