Authorities are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen in the Auburn area and may be in need of medical assistance.
According to the Kent Police Department, 63-year-old Robert Peysano has been missing since yesterday afternoon after leaving his adult family home in Kent. Robert and a family member reportedly walked from their Kent residence to a friend’s home in Auburn. He later walked away alone and has not been seen since.
Robert was last active in the area of A Street SW and 2nd Street SW in Auburn. Officers with the Auburn WA Police Department searched the area but were unable to locate him.
He lives in the 22500 block of 108th Avenue SE in Kent. It is currently unknown whether he is attempting to return home.
Robert is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black ball cap, a sweatshirt, and blue jeans. Family members say he is known to walk long distances and sometimes uses public transportation, including King County Metro Transit. Authorities noted he may attempt to rent a hotel room.
Due to his dementia diagnosis, police consider him vulnerable and at risk.
Anyone who sees Robert Peysano or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.