Missing Skyway man found in Seattle police precinct

The King County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a missing Skyway man. Billy Wright, 73, was last seen at his home in the Skyway neighborhood Monday night. He suffers from dementia and has other health issues requiring daily medication, according to the Sheriff's Office.

June 7, 2011 2:29 pm
Billy Wright has been missing since Monday night.
Billy Wright has been missing since Monday night.

Editor’s note: The missing Skyway man was found near noon near the Seattle Police East Precinct, apparently in good health.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Skyway man.

Billy Wright, 73, was last seen at his home in the Skyway neighborhood Monday night. He suffers from dementia and has other health issues requiring daily medication, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

At about 9 p.m. he told his wife he was going out but didn’t return.  She reported him missing just before 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Wright left in his 1994, black Acura Legend, Washington license ADZ8491.  He was wearing a beige polo shirt, light green khaki pants, with black shoes and glasses.

Wright retired from the Seattle Police Department about 15 years ago.

Anyone who sees Billy Wright or his vehicle is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 (24 hours) or 911.