Current Silver Alerts

A Silver Alert is a public notification system to broadcast information about missing persons – especially seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or other mental disabilities – in order to aid in their return.

Silver Alerts use a wide array of media outlets — such as commercial radio stations, television stations, and cable TV — to broadcast information about missing persons. Silver Alerts also use variable-message signs on roadways to alert motorists to be on the lookout for missing seniors. In cases in which a missing person is believed to have gone missing on foot, Silver Alerts have used reverse 911 systems to notify nearby residents of the neighborhood surrounding the missing person’s last known location.

Activation criteria for Silver Alerts vary from state to state. Some states limit Silver Alerts to persons over the age of 65, who have been medically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or similar mental disability. Other states expand Silver Alert to include all adults with mental of developmental disabilities. In general, the decision to Issue a Silver Alert is made by the law enforcement agency investigating the report of a missing person. Public information in a Silver Alert usually consists of the name and description of the missing person and a description of the missing person’s vehicle and license plate number.

Joseph Carl Pike

Missing since: 07/06/09
Missing from: Mount Airy, North Carolina
Classification: Missing
Date of Birth: 08/03/73
Age at Disappearance: 36
White Male
Height: 5′3
Weight: 145
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Facial Hair: Goatee

Medical Conditions: Prior open heart surgery,spinal fusions. Has rods in left ankle.

CIrcumstances of Disappearance:
Pike was last seen 06/26/09 by a neighbor walking down Linwood Drive in Surry City , North Carolina with a male acquaintance carrying fishing rods. Others have reported seeing Pike at a store called “Swift Stop” in the community of Mt Airy/ Flatrock. Shortly after Pike’s disappearance, a burnt camping tent was found in the woods that belonged to the male acquaintance  that Pike was last known to be seen with. Pike may travel to the State of Florida.

Investigative Agency:
Surry County Sheriff Department ( Dobson, North Carolina)
(336) 401-8900

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tipline (910) 232-1687.

All information submitted to CUE Center For Missing Persons is confidential.

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Laura Beth Whitten

Missing since :01/24/09
Missing from: Magnolia, North Carolina
Classification: Missing
Date of Birth: 12/23/78
Age at Disappearance: 31
White Female
Height: 5′7
Weight: 130
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green

Details of disappearance
Last known to be in the company of a white male driving a 2005  BMW.
Direction of travel unknown. Family members state that Laura appeared to be distraught prior to her disappearance.
When Laura last communicated via text in March of 2009 she gave an Aberdeen, NC  address.
Few details are available in regards to her case.

Investigative Agency
Duplin County Sheriff
910-296-2150

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tipline (910) 232-1687.

All information submitted to CUE Center For Missing Persons is confidential.

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Jonathan Brackett

Missing since: 08/01/09
Missing from: Carolina Beach,NC
Classification : Missing
Age at disappearance: 18
Date of Birth: 10/11/90
White Male
Height:5′9
Weight: 150
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue

Jonathan was last seen on August 1, 2009. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and shorts.

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10/6/09-  Carolina Beach Police search for missing teen

Investigative Agency:
Carolina Beach Police Department (North Carolina)
910-458-1246

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131   24 hour tipline (910) 232-1687.

All information submitted to CUE Center For Missing Persons is confidential.

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