Crime & Safety

Silver Alert: Portola Valley Man is Missing

Sheriff's officials say the 73-year-old is missing– and his wallet, cellphone and important medication are all at his house.

By Bay City News Service:

The San Mateo County Sheriff's office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a Portola Valley man who was last seen leaving his home Tuesday morning.

The sheriff's office said 73-year-old Peter Boot left his home around 6:15 a.m. in his silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma without his wallet, cellphone and important medication that he needs.

According to the sheriff's office, Boot suffers from a medical condition that may disorient him, and his family told deputies this is unusual behavior for him.

The California Highway Patrol issued a SILVER ALERT for the surrounding counties, and the sheriff's office is asking anyone with information or a sighting to contact the San Mateo County Sheriff's office at (650) 363-4911.

(Image via San Mateo Sheriff's Office)