UPDATE: Silver Alert cancelled for 66-year-old La Porte man

By: Tim Mosier

Posted: Sep 5, 2024 5:14 PM EST | Updated: Sep 5, 2024 5:18 PM EST

UPDATE: On Sept. 13, the Indiana State Police canceled the Silver Alert for Ronald Bowling and the La Porte County Sheriff's Office says Bowling is safely home with his family.

ORIGINAL: LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday evening (Sept. 5) that it is investigating the disappearance of 66-year-old Ronald Bowling of La Porte.

Authorities say Bowling is a 5'7" white male who weights roughly 160 pounds. He has gray hair with blue eyes and was last seen wearing a cowboy hat with polka dots, a white shirt, and black shorts.

He was last seen on Wednesday, August 28 at 3:30 p.m. in La Porte.

Authorities say he is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Bowling, contact the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office at 219-326-7700 or 911.