VINTON COUNTY, OH — Deputies in Vinton County are asking for the public’s help after a 78-year-old Zaleski man was reported missing Saturday. The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Glenn Stout and said he was last seen around 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Authorities said Stout was not believed to be driving, and they noted that he may have dementia. Because of that, deputies said he could be in danger. The sheriff’s office shared the alert on social media as it tried to widen the search for the missing man.
Sheriff’s office identifies Glenn Stout and shares his description
Deputies released Stout’s name and physical description to help people recognize him. They said he is about 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs roughly 240 pounds. The sheriff’s office said he is from Zaleski, a village in Vinton County, and that he disappeared on Saturday.
Officials have not said where he was headed or what he was doing before he was last seen. They also have not provided details about what clothing he was wearing. In missing-person cases, those missing pieces often become important for anyone who may have spotted the person nearby or along a road, trail or business.
Why deputies say the situation could be especially dangerous
Law enforcement said the concern is heightened because Stout may have dementia. That condition can make it harder for a missing person to find help, retrace steps or respond to directions from people trying to assist them. Deputies said he may be in danger, which is why they moved quickly to alert the public.
The office did not say whether any search teams had already been deployed or whether deputies had checked specific locations. Still, the public appeal suggests authorities are looking for anyone who may have seen Stout after he was last spotted Saturday morning. When a missing adult may be confused or disoriented, even a small tip can matter.
How the public can share tips with deputies
Anyone with information about Stout’s possible whereabouts is being urged to contact the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office at 740-596-5242. Deputies also said people who believe they see him should call 911 right away.
The sheriff’s office used a social media post to spread the alert beyond the immediate area. That kind of public notice can be especially useful in a rural county, where a missing person may have moved across roads, properties or neighboring communities before being noticed. Deputies are relying on that wider network of eyes while the search continues.
Missing adult alerts often depend on quick recognition
Missing-adult cases can turn on whether someone recognizes a face, a description or a last-known location. In this case, deputies have given the public a relatively clear set of identifying details: Stout’s age, hometown, height and weight, along with the time he was last seen. Those facts can help residents, store employees, motorists and neighbors know what to look for.
Authorities have not said how long Stout had been missing before the alert was posted, and no additional family information was included in the notice. Even so, the sheriff’s office is treating the case as urgent because of the possible dementia concern. That makes timely sightings or calls especially important.
What to watch for in the search for Glenn Stout
At this stage, the most useful information remains simple: a 78-year-old man from Zaleski, about 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 240 pounds, last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday and not believed to be driving. Deputies said he may have dementia and could be in danger.
People in Vinton County and surrounding areas are being asked to keep an eye out and report anything that might help investigators narrow his location. If Stout is spotted, authorities want the public to call 911 immediately rather than try to handle the situation alone.
