Authorities in New Castle County are actively searching for an elderly Wilmington man who vanished from his home earlier this week.
Police have activated a Gold Alert for James Dwyer, 82, who disappeared from his home on Maple Avenue Wednesday morning. According to the New Castle County Division of Police, Dwyer departed from his residence in the 100 block of Maple Avenue around 9:30 a.m. on March 25, 2026, and has failed to return.
The Gold Alert system is specifically designed to help locate missing adults who may be suffering from cognitive impairments or other conditions that could put them at risk.
Investigators report that following his departure from home, Dwyer made contact with someone, though additional details about this communication have not been released by authorities.
Anyone with information regarding James Dwyer’s whereabouts is urged to contact the New Castle County Division of Police immediately.
