Carson City Sheriff's Office asks for public’s help in locating two elderly men

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is working on two unrelated cases concerning missing elderly men. One hasn't been seen since July 8, and the other has not been seen since 2017.

Barry Stephenson – Carson City Sheriff’s Office Case 2024-4153
Mr. Stephenson was recently reported missing by friends and was last seen on July 8, 2024, in Sparks, Nevada after taking a bus from Carson City. He is a 76-year-old white male adult with no reported medical issues. He is 6’1” and 160 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. His ultimate destination is unknown after being brought to another bus station in Sparks on July 8.

Foul play is not suspected in his disappearance.

David Cole – Carson City Sheriff’s Office Case 2021-4299
Mr. Cole was reported missing recently by his family and has not been seen since 2017. The family recently received mail from Mr. Cole, postmarked in Humboldt County, Nevada. Mr. Cole suffers from mental health issues and is transient. Mr. Cole is believed to be in the central Nevada area. He is
described as a 73-year-old white male adult, 6’0”, 185 pounds, with gray hair, and blue eyes. He is suspected of being in Nevada, Arizona, or Texas.

Foul play is not suspected in his disappearance.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Stephenson or Cole is asked to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at the information below or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.