Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame says he is very worried and so is the family.
— picture 1 in blue shirt provided by the family to WIZS
— picture 2 an additional updated picture (Joel standing) from NC Department of Public Safety
NORTH CAROLINA SILVER ALERT ANNOUNCEMENT — info from NC Department of Public Safety
RALEIGH 10/30/21 5:42 PM — The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered man, Joel Lopez-Hernandez.
Citizens are asked to be on the lookout for Joel Lopez-Hernandez, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
Anyone with information about Joel Lopez-Hernandez should call Kimley Gregory at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.
Name: Lopez-Hernandez Joel
Gender: Male DOB: 09/12/1993 Age: 28 Race: Hispanic Height: 5′ 7″ Weight: 185 pounds
Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Short Eye Color: Brown
Clothing Description:
Last seen wearing navy sweater with gray shirt underneath, black knee length gym shorts. No shoes.
Reporting Law Enforcement Agency: Vance County Sheriff Office
Contact Information: Kimley Gregory at 252-738-2200
Location of Incident: 75 Gwynn Pond Lane Henderson NC
Location Last Seen: I-85 Northbound from 212 mile marker on foot
Direction of Travel:
I-85 NB from 212MM
Possible Destination:
Unknown