Executive Summary
- A Silver Alert has been issued for 48-year-old Edward Miller of Zionsville, Indiana.
- Miller was last seen on the evening of November 27 and is described as 6’3″ and 230 lbs.
- Police state Miller is in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
- Anyone with information is urged to call Zionsville Police at 317-873-5967 or 911.
Authorities in Indiana have issued a statewide Silver Alert for a 48-year-old Zionsville man who police say is in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
According to the Zionsville Police Department, Edward Miller was last seen on Thursday, November 27, at approximately 8:04 p.m. in the Zionsville area. Investigators describe Miller as standing 6 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing 230 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes.
Law enforcement officials stated that at the time of his disappearance, Miller was wearing a tan coat, gray pants, boots, and a white baseball cap. Police reports indicate he was also wrapped in a white blanket when he was last sighted.
The Zionsville Police Department has requested that anyone with information regarding Miller’s whereabouts contact them immediately at 317-873-5967 or dial 911. The alert emphasizes that Miller is believed to be in extreme danger due to circumstances that may require medical intervention.
Search Protocol and Public Safety
The issuance of a Silver Alert signifies that law enforcement has determined the missing individual is an endangered adult or child who may be suffering from a cognitive impairment or medical condition that compromises their safety. Unlike Amber Alerts, which are strictly reserved for suspected child abductions involving a vehicle and a specific suspect description, Silver Alerts are designed to mobilize the community to assist in locating vulnerable individuals quickly. In cases where medical assistance is required, the timeline for recovery is critical. Authorities rely heavily on public vigilance in these initial hours to ensure the subject is located before their health deteriorates further.
