Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Salina Woman A statewide Silver Alert that was activated Thursday morning has been canceled after a missing woman from Salina was located safely in western Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirmed late Thursday that 75-year-old Yvonne Pereirra-Mcwhorter was found unharmed in Wakeeney, a town located 128 miles west of Salina along Interstate 70. Authorities initially reported that Pereirra-Mcwhorter’s whereabouts were unknown, prompting a public appeal for assistance in locating her. The Silver Alert, which had been active since Thursday morning, was officially canceled after her safe discovery. Pereirra-Mcwhorter was believed to be driving a blue 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with Texas license plates numbered 6YGPZ. Before her location was confirmed, she was last seen north of Norton on Thursday, March 12. Officials described her as a woman approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 185 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and was known to wear a medical identification bracelet. Additionally, she was observed wearing a splint on her right hand at the time of her last sighting. The incident highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the public in locating missing persons, particularly in cases involving individuals who may require immediate medical attention or assistance. Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading to her disappearance or the reason for her medical condition.#kansas #kansas_bureau_of_investigation #yvonne_pereirramcwhorter #salina #wakeeney
