10/08/2026
9:24am - Mr. Wilcox has been safely located. Thank you to all who shared the post and to the incredible agencies who worked together through the night and morning to safely find this individual.
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🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – MISSING PERSON SEARCH 🚨
ATTENTION GLADE HILL / UNION HALL RESIDENTS
As of 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, residents may notice an increased presence of law enforcement officers, fire and emergency personnel, and search and rescue teams in the Standiford Road and The Coves Amphitheater areas of Glade Hill / Union Hall.
Emergency personnel are actively searching for Alden Wilcox, an elderly man who has been reported missing. Mr. Wilcox has been diagnosed with dementia, making locating him as quickly as possible critical to his safety and well-being.
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION
• Name: Alden Wilcox, 81 years old, 6'00, 220 lbs, Gray Hair, Blue Eyes
• Last Seen: Leaving his residence on foot at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7
• Clothing: Blue jeans, blue shirt, blue plaid flannel shirt, black shoes, and glasses
• Last Contact: Phone contact was last made with Mr. Wilcox at approximately 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning
Emergency personnel continue to utilize available technology and investigative resources in an effort to determine his location. Additional search and rescue resources are on scene and responding to assist with the search.
⚠️ Residents in the surrounding area should be aware:
🚒 Search and rescue personnel may be operating in wooded areas, along shorelines, and near residential properties.
🚁 Search and rescue drones may be operating overhead to assist with search efforts.
🚓 Residents should expect increased emergency vehicle traffic and personnel moving throughout the area while search operations continue.
There is no known danger to the general public associated with this search.
Residents in the Glade Hill and Union Hall areas are encouraged to remain observant and check their property, including outbuildings, sheds, porches, vehicles, wooded areas, and other locations where someone may have sought shelter.
Anyone who sees Mr. Wilcox or has information that may assist in locating him should contact the Franklin County 911 Communications Center immediately.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will provide additional information as it becomes available.
