GPD issues Silver Alert: Paul Lester Welch

Jul. 1, 2021

Update: Paul Lester Welch has been located and is safe.


A silver alert has been activated for the missing 86-year-old, Paul Lester Welch. Yesterday afternoon, June 29, The Garland Police Department received a call reporting that Mr. Welch left his home in the 2300 block of Heather Ridge Lane, Sunday, June 27, to drive to Georgia, but he never arrived.

Mr. Welch suffers from early-onset dementia, has diabetes and heart-related issues. He is described as a white male, approximately 6’ tall, 180 pounds, has greenish-blue eyes, grey balding hair, wearing unknown clothing.

He is believed to be driving a silver 2000 Chrysler 300 with Texas license plate CH2T402.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Welch, or if he is located, they are encouraged to call 9-1-1.

Archives