Missing Salem man with cognitive impairment found safe
Senior Alert: Salem Police are searching for 72-year-old Robert Mitchem, last seen leaving LewisGale Medical Center on foot. He has a cognitive impairment and may be in danger. (Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)
SALEM, VA – UPDATE:
Robert Mitchem has been found safe.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Virginia State Police have issued a Senior Alert for a missing man from Salem who may be in danger.
Robert Kenneth Mitchem, 72, was last seen Friday, around 7:41 p.m., walking away from LewisGale Medical Center on Electric Road in Salem.
He left the hospital on foot and has not been seen since.
Mitchem suffers from a cognitive impairment, and police say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety.
He is described as:
White male
6’0” tall
160 lbs
Blue eyes
Gray hair
Possibly wearing a green shirt, blue jeans, black jacket, and a gray ball cap
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Salem Police Department 24/7 at (540) 375-3078.
