Houston Regional Silver Alert issued for missing 77-year-old man

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A regional Silver Alert has been issued for a 77-year-old man last seen on Wednesday afternoon. 

Authorities are looking for Felix Melendez. 

Felix Melendez

Melendez was last seen on foot in the 700 block of West FM 1960 around 1:40 p.m. 

Melendez is described as a white male, 5'2" tall, 195 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. 

He was last seen wearing a red and black shirt, black pants, and red shoes. 

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Officials say Melendez walks with a cane.

He's been diagnosed with dementia and is in need of his medication. 

Anyone with information concerning his whereabouts should contact the Harris County Sheriff's Department at 713-755-7427.