UPDATE: EMA canceled, missing man found in Texas

UPDATE: Harold “Gene” Benton has been safely located in Texas.

The Endangered Missing Advisory has been canceled. 


The Harlan County Sheriffs office is asking for assistance locating Harold “Gene” Benton, a 79 year old, 5’10”, 225 lb white male with brown hair and brown eyes missing from the Alma, NE area.

Mr. Benton reportedly suffers from dementia and has medical conditions for which he does not have his medication.

He was last seen Monday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m.

He may be driving a red 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, NE BE 4 Conservation plates.

If you see Gene Benton, please call 911 or the Harlan County Sheriff’s office at 308-928-2147.

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