20-04-2025
MISSING: 75-year-old man considered at risk, police seek public's help in search
SANDY, Utah () — The is seeking the public's help in the search for a missing man who is considered at risk. A Silver Alert has been issued.
Kenneth Kotoku, 75, was last seen when he left home around 3 p.m. on Saturday. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black vest, as well as blue jeans and a black U of U baseball cap. Kenneth is said to be 5'9″ tall, weigh about 150 pounds, and have white hair with brown eyes.
According to police, Kenneth left home driving his silver Honda CR-V with Utah license plate V769FL. Anyone with information about Kenneth's whereabouts has been asked to call Sandy Police at 801-799-3000.
Officials did not immediately share additional details about Kenneth or where he may have been heading.
LEARN MORE: What should you do if someone goes missing?
Here are some suggestions to keep in mind . Utah officials suggest taking notes on interactions with law enforcement to keep track of details such as officer names, dates and times of interactions, the case number, and what the officers say.
When working with local law enforcement to report a missing person, it is recommended one shares as much information as possible about the missing person, including but not limited to:
Full name or nicknames.
Recent photos.
Date of birth and age at the time they disappeared.
Gender/sex.
Detailed physical description (including unique scars or tattoos).
Date of disappearance.
Medical conditions.
Last known location.
Social media accounts.
For more information, the Department of Public Safety has a page on its website dedicated to , as well as pages to view missing persons from Utah.
Additional hotlines and resources originally compiled in a are available below:
: 800-799-7233
: 888-373-7888
: 833-872-5176
: 800-786-2929
: 800-273-8255
: 844-762-8483
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