On Sunday, March 23, 2025, an Endangered Silver Advisory was issued for 83-year-old Judith Layton, a Gladstone woman diagnosed with dementia.
She was last seen driving her white 2011 Toyota Highlander on Interstate 35 in Olathe, Kansas. The alert was canceled later that day when she safely returned home.
Incident Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, March 23, 2025, morning
- Location: Gladstone, Missouri, and Olathe, Kansas
- Subject: Judith Layton, 83, with dementia
- Vehicle: White 2011 Toyota Highlander, Missouri license plate LA8-W6N
Sequence of Events
- Morning Disappearance: Layton left her Gladstone residence, 7301 N. Norton Ave., at an unspecified time. She was contacted by phone at 8 a.m. but was not heard from afterward.
- Vehicle Tracking: Her vehicle was detected on Interstate 35 in Olathe, Kansas, traveling in an unknown direction.
- Silver Advisory Issued: The Missouri State Highway Patrol initiated the Endangered Silver Advisory, providing Layton’s description and vehicle details to aid in her safe return.
- Safe Return: Later that day, Layton returned home safely, leading to the cancellation of the advisory.
Subject Description
- Name: Judith Layton
- Age: 83 years
- Physical Characteristics: White female, 5’10”, approximately 162 lbs, white hair, green eyes
- Clothing: Floral shirt, blue pants
- Medical Condition: Dementia
Public and Official Response
- Public Assistance: Community members were urged to report any sightings of Layton or her vehicle to 911 or the Gladstone Police Department at 816-436-3550.
- Law Enforcement Coordination: Agencies collaborated to monitor interstate traffic and conduct searches, ensuring a swift resolution to the situation.
The prompt issuance of the Endangered Silver Advisory and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community led to the safe return of Judith Layton.
This incident highlights the importance of such alert systems in protecting vulnerable individuals.