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Liberty man at center of Silver Alert found dead; no foul play suspected

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Update | The Clay County Sheriff's Office said deputies located Torrey dead inside of his vehicle south of Richmond.

There is no evidence of foul play and the Silver Alert is canceled.

Original story | The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 81-year-old man.

Bert L. Torrey, 81, was last seen around 6 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, leaving his home in near NE 77th Street and Nebo Hills Road in rural Liberty.

Authorities say Torrey left the home without medication for dementia and diabetes.

At the time of his disappearance, Torrey was wearing an unknown color shirt, a black furry coat, blue jean overalls and bronze work boots.

Torrey is described as a white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with white hair and gray eyes. He has a short and white beard that is full.

He may be driving a maroon 2018 Chrysler 200 with Missouri license plate NA4X4N.

Anyone with information should call 911 or the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 816-407-3700.