The Washington State Patrol on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 activated a Silver Alert on behalf of the King County Sheriff’s Office for a missing 90-year-old man last seen leaving his Burien home.

Authorities said Richard Limmer left his residence around 8 a.m. on Aug. 22 and was later spotted in Yelm at about 12:30 p.m.

Limmer is hard of hearing and may not be able to return home without assistance.

He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a tan plaid short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and blue slip-on shoes.

Limmer may be driving a white 2007 Buick Lucerne with Washington license plate 81919DP.

A photo released by the Washington State Patrol shows the actual vehicle.

The Silver Alert urges anyone who sees Limmer or the vehicle to call 911 immediately. The case number is C25025452.

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