The Benton Police Department requested a Silver Alert Sunday morning for 81-year-old Gertha Dent, who went missing near Benton Tyndall Park. Local authorities urge anyone with information regarding her current location to contact police immediately.
Gertha Dent was last seen near Tyndall Park in Benton on Sunday, June 7, 2026, according to police.
Dent was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. on June 7, 2026, at 303 S. Border Street in Benton. This location sits near the intersection of Border Street and Benton Tyndall Park. Officials do not have a description of the clothing she wore at the time of her disappearance.
Police describe Dent as a Black female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 134 pounds. She has short, curly grey hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion.
Chief Scotty Hodges serves as the primary point of contact for any additional information regarding the case. The Benton Police Department asks anyone who spots Dent or possesses information on her whereabouts to call investigators directly at 501-778-1171.
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