Elderly man missing in Alleghany County, found safe

A photo of Dallas Bates (Copyright 2024 by Alleghany County Sheriff's Office - All rights reserved)

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va.UPDATE:

Bates has been found safe according to VSP

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Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert in regard to an elderly man in Alleghany County.

74-year-old Dallas Bates was last seen on October 31 around 9 a.m. in Covington. He is about 5′8″, around 215 pounds, and has blue eyes and black hair. He is possibly wearing a yellow/gray plaid shirt and blue jeans.

He is possibly driving a White Subaru Legacy with a Virginia Tag UNS9157. His vehicle was seen on November 1 around 12 p.m. on Kings Highway at Oak Grove in Westmoreland County.

VSP said Bates suffered from a cognitive impairment and his disappearance may pose a threat to his health and safety.

If you have any information on the location of Mr. Bates, please contact the Alleghany County Sheriff‘s Office at 540-968-3440. More information is available on VSP’s Facebook page.