UPDATE: Missing 80-year-old Buchanan Dam man found
Alan Reeves, 80, of Buchanan Dam has been missing since Oct. 25. The Llano County Sheriff’s Office was searching for him as of Oct. 28. LCSO photo
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office announced at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 that Alan Reeves, the 80-year-old Buchanan Dam resident missing since Saturday, Oct. 25, has been found safe.
According to a Facebook post released by LCSO, Reeves was recently seen at Packsaddle Motel in Kingsland, 2919 RR 1431, and “appeared to be doing fine.”
He was said to be in possession of his oxygen treatment for his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in no danger.
“Thank you to everyone who’s been keeping an eye out and sharing information- your support helps!” reads the closing of the LCSO Facebook post.
Previously reported
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 80-year-old Buchanan Dam resident who was last seen Oct. 25. (Has been found, see update above.)
According to the LCSO, on Saturday evening, Alan Reeves left his home near Fuzzy’s Corner at the intersection of Texas 29 and RR 1431 in Buchanan Dam. He was on foot and last seen wearing a black jacket with a silver cross on the shoulder, a dark gray shirt, bluejeans, and brown sneakers.
Reeves is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 200 pounds, according to the LCSO. He also suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is supposed to be on oxygen treatment for his condition.
The LCSO and other local and state agencies were actively searching for Reeves as of Tuesday, Oct. 28. Texas Department of Public Safety aircraft have been used in the search.
Contact the Llano County Sheriff’s Office at 325-247-5767 with any tips on Reeves’ whereabouts, or call 911 to provide urgent information.