Police ask for public's assistance locating missing at-risk man

Sgt. Lydia Taylor, 509.481.8565


Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 3:24 p.m.


The Spokane Police Department is asking for assistance from the public a missing person. 60-year-old Alfred Woodruff was last seen yesterday afternoon at his residence in the 200 block of W. Riverside. Staff at his living facility noticed his walker was gone from his room this morning. Woodruff is described as:

  • White male, 60 years, 6', 220 lbs.
  • May be using a walker or cane
  • Almost completely blind

Anyone who sees Mr. Woodruff or knows his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.



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