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Silver Alert issued for missing 86-year-old man in Anson County

James Hannah

ANSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are searching for a man they said vanished Wednesday in Anson County.

A Silver Alert was issued overnight for 86-year-old James Hannah, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or another cognitive impairment.

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Deputies said Hannah was last seen on Winfree Road, northeast of Wadesboro.

Hannah, who is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, could be driving a silver Toyota Corolla with North Carolina tag DHD-9434.

If you've seen him, please call the Anson County Sheriff's Office at 704-694-7083.