Update 10/23/2018 Missing Senior Alert

Alert Type:  Missing Senior Alert

Alert Status:  Active
Date Issued:  10/23/2018

Update:  On Friday, 10/20/2018, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency spent most of the day performing aerial flights into known and suspected routes of travel by Mr. Ward.  The flights did not produce any positive results.

Update at 10:23 A.M. 10/13/2018:  There is no  change.  There is still an active missing senior alert.

Update at 8:13 A.M. 10/11/2018:  There is no change.  There is still an active missing senior alert.

Update at 4:12PM 10/10/2018:  Ward may be wearing brown khaki shorts and a lime green t-shirt.  He was last seen at his residence between 12:30PM-1:00PM on 10/8/2018 heading West on AL 156.  It is strongly believed that Ward was en route to a tractor supply shop.

Update:  The tag number could also be TJM 205 (Alabama)

The Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Arthur Lawrence Ward. Mr. Ward is a 69-year-old black male who is suffering from a condition that may impair his judgement.  He was last seen leaving his residence in Choctaw County on October 8, 2018. He may be driving a gray 2003 Chevrolet pickup with Alabama tag #8F4R3 and may travel to the Meridian, Mississippi area. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Arthur Ward, please contact the Choctaw County Sheriff Office at (205) 459-2166 or call 911.