William Kendall Missing: 68-Year-Old Oakland Man Reported Missing and Endangered as Silver Alert Issued
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old William Kendall, who has been reported missing from Oakland, California.
According to a Silver Alert activated by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the San Leandro Police Department, Kendall was last seen in Oakland at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Authorities have classified Kendall as missing and endangered, prompting an urgent effort to determine his whereabouts. The Silver Alert covers Alameda County as law enforcement works to gather information that could help locate him.
Kendall’s family, friends and members of the community are hoping that increased public awareness will lead to information about his movements or a possible sighting. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen Kendall or knows where he could be to contact law enforcement as soon as possible.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide information directly to authorities rather than attempting to approach or intervene themselves. Even details that may initially appear insignificant could assist investigators in piecing together Kendall’s movements since he was last seen.
The Oakland Police Department Missing Persons Unit can be reached at (510) 238-3641. Anyone with information is encouraged to provide authorities with as much relevant detail as possible.
California also maintains an official missing-person database through the Department of Justice, while local law-enforcement agencies coordinate individual searches and investigations.
As the search continues, Kendall’s loved ones and others concerned about his welfare are awaiting information that could help authorities determine where he is and support efforts to bring him home safely. Members of the public in Oakland and elsewhere in Alameda County are urged to remain alert and report any potentially relevant information promptly.
