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Silver Alert issued for man last seen in Etowah, Tennessee

ETOWAH, Tenn. (WATE) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 87-year-old man from McMinn County.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Jack Ballard was last seen in the area of ​​County Road 804 in Etowah wearing blue plaid pajamas. He is 5’10”, 175 lbs., bald, and has brown eyes. He may be driving a gray 2020 Jeep Renegade, TN license plate 4IL 374.

The TBI added that Ballard “has a medical condition that could impact his ability to return safely without assistance.” Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office at 423-745-3222. Or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.