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Richard Anthony Pivonka, a 70-year-old resident of Sachse, Texas, was reported missing on May 23, 2025. He was last seen at approximately 10:00 AM in the Sachse area. Pivonka is described as a white male, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 190 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He was believed to be driving a blue 2015 Chevrolet Silverado bearing Texas license plate JDC0286. <br> <br>Due to concerns for his safety, a Silver Alert was issued by the Texas Dep ...Read More
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May 28, 2025

May 30, 2025

Richard

Pivonka

70

70

73 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

An air of concern settled over Sachse, Texas, when 70-year-old Richard Pivonka went missing. On the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, Mr. Pivonka drove away from his home in his blue 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, which had a Texas license plate of JDC0286. Worryingly, he left without his wallet or his phone. Described as a white male with white hair and blue eyes, his sudden departure prompted immediate concern from his family and law enforcement. He was believed to be wearing either a long-sleeved red shirt and shorts or a grey shirt with brown pants and dark-colored Crocs, along with gold-framed glasses. The hours that followed his departure were filled with uncertainty. A significant development occurred later that same day when a traffic camera captured an image of Mr. Pivonka's Chevrolet Silverado in Hugo, Oklahoma, at around 4:37 PM. This sighting placed him hundreds of miles from his home, deepening the mystery surrounding his disappearance. In response to the growing concerns for his well-being, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert. This alert highlighted that Mr. Pivonka was diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, and authorities believed his disappearance posed a credible threat to his own health and safety. The Sachse Police Department urged the public to be vigilant and report any information regarding his whereabouts. Tragically, the search for Richard Pivonka came to a sorrowful end. It was later confirmed that he had been located and was deceased. The specific details surrounding the date, location, and circumstances of his passing have not been widely publicized. The case, which began with a local man leaving his home for a drive, transitioned into a multi-state alert fueled by the hope of a safe return. The resolution, however, brought a heartbreaking conclusion to the search, leaving behind questions and the profound loss of a community member.

May 23, 2025

Hugo

Oklahoma

Choctaw County

Hugo

No

169095

Sachse Police Department

Sachse

Texas

Dallas County

75048

3815 Sachse Road, Texas

4694299820

Local

Law Enforcement

202510721

2025-05-23

Sachse Police Department

na

White

Blue

Blue

Yes

06/01/2026


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