Elderly Man With Dementia Critically Missing in Birmingham
An 82-year-old man, Joseph Turner, has been critically missing from Birmingham for over a week. He was last seen on September 26th near the Greyhound bus station on Morris Avenue and subsequently on 4th Street. Turner suffers from dementia and…
Birmingham, AL, October 4, 2026 — An 82-year-old man, identified as Joseph Turner, has been reported critically missing from Birmingham for more than seven days. Concerns are mounting for his well-being due to his age and a diagnosis of dementia, which requires him to take daily medication.
Mr. Turner was last seen on September 26th. His last known locations include the area near the Greyhound bus station on Morris Avenue and later, he was sighted on 4th Street. The specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance have not been detailed.
His family has been actively searching for him and is appealing to the public for any information that could aid in locating Mr. Turner. The critical nature of his condition, compounded by his reliance on daily medication for dementia, heightens the urgency of the search efforts.
Details regarding Mr. Turner’s physical description, the clothing he was wearing when last seen, or a specific contact person or agency for tips have not been provided in the available information. Authorities have not released further details regarding any active search operations or investigations into his whereabouts.
The family continues to seek community assistance in their efforts to bring Mr. Turner home safely.
Story summarized from the original created by Abby Haymond on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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