NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 4, 2026Hillsborough
Authorities issue endangered missing person alert for 76-year-old Gaudencio Canales Barrera in Mission
The RGV Regional Alert System has activated an endangered missing person alert for Gaudencio Canales Barrera, 76, who was last seen in Mission, Texas, on the night of September 3. Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating him, noting that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's and may be traveling in a blue 2016 Chevrolet Colorado.
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The alert indicates a time-sensitive search for a vulnerable individual, requiring public awareness to assist law enforcement in locating him safely.
Key Facts
- Gaudencio Canales Barrera, 76, was last seen on the night of Wednesday, September 3.
- The last contact occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. at 2702 Gracie Avenue in Mission, Texas.
- The individual has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's, classifying him as an endangered missing person.
- Physical description: 5 feet 6 inches tall, 220 pounds, medium complexion, brown eyes, and brown hair.
- Last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt, black shorts, and black and white tennis shoes.
- The individual may be driving a blue 2016 Chevrolet Colorado with Texas license plate MRH2402.
Who's Mentioned
organizationRGV Regional Alert System“The entity that issued the missing person alert.”other76“Age of the missing person.”locationMission“The city where the individual was last seen.”location2702 Gracie Avenue“The last known location of the individual.”other2016“Model year of the vehicle associated with the missing person.”personGaudencio Canales Barrera“The missing individual who is the subject of the alert.”other220“Weight of the missing person in pounds.”