Police searching for missing 83-year-old man

James Buettgen is described as a 6-foot-4-inch and 240-pound white male with brown eyes. He last spoke to his family the morning of Dec. 11.

Issaquah police are searching for an 83-year-old man reported missing since Dec. 13.

James Buettgen is described as a 6-foot-4-inch and 240-pound white male with brown eyes. He last spoke to his family the morning of Dec. 11. His car, a gray 2013 ford C-Max with license plate ARY7625, was missing as well and he is believed to be driving it.

Buettgen’s family told police he shows early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. He is prescribed blood and heart pressure medications that he did not appear to take with him before going missing.

Police report the family believed Buettgen could be traveling to Florida to visit family. However, those family members have not had contact with Buettgen and there has been no activity found on his credit card.

Anyone who sees Buettgen is asked to contact the Issaquah Police Department at 425-837-3200.