Man missing from Saginaw County

By: Maura Johnson

Posted: Sep 21, 2020 6:38 PM EST

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan State Police Tri-City Post is searching for an 87-year-old man who was reported missing Thursday, Sept. 17, after leaving his residence around 8 a.m.

Karl Marker was last seen driving his 2011 GMC Savannah van, described as light tan/silver, with license plate AUY500.

Marker was headed to Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw to go on an hour-long walk, which he often did.

A statewide search has been ongoing since Thursday morning, and police believe he could have traveled outside of the Tri-City area.

Citizens are urged to look out for Marker and/or his van.

Marker is described as a white male, 5’7”, 185-pounds, and has blue eyes and grey hair. His family also said Marker suffers from dementia.

If citizens have any information on him or his vehicle, contact the Michigan State Police Tri-City Post at 989-495-5555, or call 911.