SHAWNEE COUNTY —Shortly before 1:30pm, the Kansas Highway Patrol located Mr. Rooks safe on Interstate 70 in Shawnee County, according to the Deputy Abigail Christian.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 71-year-old man who was last seen in southeast Shawnee County, Kansas late Thursday, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
Thomas E. Rooks of Topeka left his residence in southeast Shawnee County Thursday. He is described a 5-foot 9, 195 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing an unknown color t-shirt, K-State pajama pants and black Brooks tennis shoes. He was driving his gold 2018 Ford Escape with a Kansas license plate (703PGM).
Rooks suffers from several medical issues that require medications. Due to these conditions and the excessive heat, Rooks is considered an at-risk adult.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Rooks is asked to contact police or call 911.