State police issue Endangered Missing Advisory for Wayne County man last seen Wednesday
Michigan State Police have issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for a Wayne County man who left home Wednesday afternoon and has not been located. Family and investigators are urgently seeking the public’s help to find 63-year-old Chris Allan Lindley, whose medical needs and possible cognitive decline heighten concern for his safety.
Who is missing
Chris Allan Lindley is described as approximately 5-foot-8 and 230 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black coat with gray on it, a dark gray or black sweater, and jeans. He also has a noticeable surgical scar on his stomach. Loved ones and officers are emphasizing his vulnerability due to health concerns and the fact that he is without essential items.
Last known whereabouts and vehicle
Lindley was last seen around 3 p.m. ET Wednesday on Martinsville Road in Sumpter Township, a community in Wayne County. He left his residence in a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The truck is blue with a gray lower area, a detail investigators hope will help motorists quickly identify the vehicle on the road or parked in public areas.
Health concerns heighten urgency
Lindley is diabetic and may be experiencing the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. He left behind both his medication and his phone, circumstances that increase the urgency of the search. Without access to his medication or a reliable way for family and officers to reach him, the risk to his health grows with time, especially in winter conditions and as hours turn into days.
Financial activity and camera sighting
Investigators have traced recent debit card activity to Michigan’s Thumb region, where Lindley appears to have purchased gas and food. In addition, his vehicle was captured on a Flock camera in Fort Gratiot Township, just north of Port Huron in St. Clair County. The combination of financial transactions and a license-plate camera hit suggests he may be traveling beyond Wayne County and into communities along or near the Lake Huron shoreline. Drivers, gas station attendants, convenience store clerks, and hotel staff in the Thumb area are encouraged to be alert for the blue-over-gray 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and Lindley’s described clothing and appearance.
How the community can help
Anyone who sees Lindley or his vehicle should call 911 immediately. Tips and potential sightings can also be directed to the Sumpter Township Police Department at 734-461-4833 or 734-461-6898. When calling, be prepared to share the time and location of the sighting, the vehicle’s direction of travel, and any identifying details. Do not delay reporting even if you are unsure—timely information can be crucial in tracing movements and narrowing search areas.
What an Endangered Missing Advisory means
An Endangered Missing Advisory is a public alert designed to mobilize community awareness when a person is missing under circumstances that present heightened risk, such as serious medical needs or potential cognitive impairment. While it is distinct from other statewide alert systems, the advisory activates a broad, coordinated effort to gather tips and speed safe recovery. In this case, the alert extends beyond Wayne County to neighboring regions, reflecting the possibility that Lindley has traveled substantial distances by truck.
With a clear vehicle description, recent activity in the Thumb, and a confirmed camera sighting in Fort Gratiot Township, investigators and family members remain hopeful that community vigilance will help bring Lindley home safely. If you are in Wayne County, St. Clair County, or anywhere in between, keep watch for the blue-over-gray 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and contact authorities right away with any information.
