Silver Alert issued for Franklin County man

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. -- The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of a 50-year-old Roger Purcell, described as a black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 250 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a gray cutoff tank top and white shorts.

Purcell is missing from West Harrison, Ind., and was last seen on Thursday, June 20, at 11 p.m. 

He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Purcell, you're asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 765-647-4138 or call 911.