Lyon County Sheriff's Office searches for missing man in Dayton area
Lyon County Sheriff's Office has initiated a Code Red response for a man reported missing in the Dayton area.
The man, Richard Shifflet, left his residence on Andrea Way on Monday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and has not returned home.
He is 5 foot 6 inches, 170 pounds and bald. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a design with blue jeans. He has a history of medical issues and has difficulty walking.
The Raven helicopter from Washoe County Sheriff's Office has been assisting in the search. As of Tuesday, Raven has done a 5-mile radius search which would have also encompassed the Santa Maria Ranch, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office in a social media post.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office says that it had a drone out for most of the night which also has heat seeking capabilities. Search and Rescue crews continue the search.
Those with information or have seen him and are in Lyon County should call 911. Outside the county, dispatch can be reached at (775) 577-5023.