The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has activated a statewide alert for 67-year-old Dennis Freeman, a vulnerable senior with cognitive impairments who left home without his critical medication Saturday morning in Englewood.
Freeman was last seen around 10 a.m. near Girard Street and South Grant Street. He has not been heard from since, and authorities say his condition makes him especially at risk as time passes without his meds.
What We Know About the Disappearance
Englewood Police say Freeman walked away from his residence on foot but may now be driving his 2007 black Dodge pickup truck with Colorado license plate 321WKO. The truck has visible damage: the passenger door window is broken and the door itself is dented.
Investigators believe he could still be in the Denver metro area or may have driven toward Grand Junction or another familiar location. Family members told police Freeman has become disoriented in the past and sometimes struggles to find his way home.
Physical Description and Last Known Clothing
Dennis Freeman stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He has balding gray hair and green eyes.
He was last seen wearing:
- Long white shirt
- Black pants
- Possibly a green jacket
Anyone who spots someone matching this description is urged to call 911 immediately.
Why This Case Is Especially Urgent
Seniors with cognitive impairments face extreme danger when they go missing. The Alzheimer’s Association says six out of ten people with dementia will wander at least once, and if they are not found within 24 hours, the risk of serious injury or death rises sharply.
Freeman is without the medication he needs daily. Cold nights in Colorado this week have dropped into the 30s in many areas, adding another layer of concern for a thin 67-year-old man who may not be dressed warmly enough.
How the Public Can Help Right Now
Englewood Police ask anyone with information to call 303-762-2423. Tips can remain anonymous.
Check your home security or Ring doorbell footage from Saturday morning if you live near Girard Street and South Grant Street in Englewood. Even a brief glimpse of the black Dodge pickup with the broken passenger window could be the break investigators need.
Family and friends have started sharing Freeman’s photo across Facebook neighborhood groups and Nextdoor in Englewood, Arapahoe County, and the broader Denver area. Many are using the hashtag #FindDennisFreeman to keep the search visible.
Time matters in these cases. A simple share or a quick check of your driveway or street could bring Dennis Freeman home safe.
The search continues tonight for a grandfather who simply walked away from home and has not been able to find his way back. His family is asking everyone in Colorado to keep an eye out for the black Dodge pickup with the broken window and Colorado plate 321WKO.
If you see him, call 911. One phone call could save a life.
