Silver Alert – San Jose Missing Man, 67-Year-Old Kirk Thurmond Still Not Found Since Nov. 14, 2025
The community in San Jose, CA been dealing with rising worry and confusion after 67-year-old Kirk Thurmond suddenly went missing, leading the California Highway Patrol to issue a statewide Silver Alert that spread fast through social media and local neighborhoods. Kirk was last seen on Friday night around 9 p.m., walking on foot while using a walker, something that already made people anxious because he moves slow and could be at higher risk if he got disoriented or tired somewhere alone. The more hours pass, the heavier the fear grows, especially for his family who been pushing the search nonstop.
CHP described Thurmond as a 6-foot tall elderly man, with gray hair, blue eyes, and wearing a red shirt with gray-and-green shorts when he was spotted for the last time. In the photo released with the alert, he appears with a partly bald head and a full beard, giving folks a clear image to watch for as they move around different parts of San Jose. He was walking without any known destination, and officers still not sure if he simply wandered off or if something else happened that made him lose direction.
Loved ones said Kirk doesn’t usually disappear like this, and even though he has mobility challenges, he normally stays close to home or familiar routines. That changed Friday night, leaving everyone trying to piece together the hours before he vanished. One neighbor said they saw him walking slower than usual, like he was tired or distracted, but they didn’t think much of it until the alert popped up days later. Now they regret not stopping to ask if he needed help. Those small moments hit harder when someone goes missing, because you keep replaying them and wondering what tiny decision could’ve changed everything.
Search teams been checking parks, sidewalks, shopping areas and places where he might’ve tried to rest. Since he uses a walker, officers think he couldn’t have gotten far on foot, but weather, exhaustion, or confusion can make someone sit down somewhere hidden or off the main paths. The situation feels urgent because every hour outside increases the risk, especially for a elderly man who might not have food, water, or medication with him. CHP urged residents to keep their eyes open, even in places that don’t seem likely — behind businesses, parking lots, small trails, or benches near bus stops.
Family members said Kirk is friendly, calm, and someone who always tries to stay independent, even when his mobility slows him down. That makes the search even more emotional because you think about someone proud but vulnerable, walking alone through a city that gets cold at night and extremely busy during daytime. His relatives said they only want him safe, warm, and returned home. They already been checking hospitals, shelters, and spots where he might’ve gone if he felt confused or overwhelmed.
Authorities said that anyone who sees him should call 911 immediately, not try to approach on their own unless he clearly needs help. Missing senior cases move fast because the risk grows fast, and officers hoping the public stays alert long enough to spot him. The Silver Alert stays active, with updates coming as CHP receives more tips or possible sightings.
For now San Jose waits, hoping someone notices Kirk walking, resting, or standing somewhere, giving his family the one thing they praying for — a sign he’s alive, okay, and ready to come home. The search continues, fueled by fear, hope, and a community that refuses to look away until he is found.