Authorities ask Kent residents to be on the lookout for Kathy Woodward
The Kent Police Department and the Washington State Patrol have issued a Silver Alert for Kathy Woodward, a 60-year-old vulnerable adult who was last seen Thursday, July 9, at approximately noon near 35th Place South in Kent. Police say her disappearance presents a credible threat to her health and safety and are asking the public to call 911 immediately if they locate her.
Officials describe Woodward as 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Clothing at the time she was last seen is unknown. The Washington State Patrol activated the Silver Alert at the request of the Kent Police Department to broaden the search and public notification.
"Anyone who sees Woodward or knows where she is should call 911,"
Kent Police have asked residents not to post tips about Woodward's location on social media because the department's social channels are not monitored around the clock and because she is a vulnerable person whose location should not be publicly disseminated. Instead, people with information are asked to contact emergency services or the department's non-emergency line.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Kathy Woodward |
| Age | 60 |
| Last seen | July 9 at ~noon |
| Location | Off 35th Place South, Kent |
| Physical description | 5 ft 1 in, 160 lbs, black hair, brown eyes |
| Case number | 26-06891 |
How residents can help
- Call 911 immediately if you see Woodward or believe you have located her.
- Do not post location tips publicly on social media; Kent Police say their pages are not monitored 24/7 and the subject is vulnerable.
- If the matter is not an emergency but you have information, contact the Kent Police non-emergency number at 253-856-5805.
The Washington State Patrol's activation of the Silver Alert helps circulate the missing-person notice more widely across the state and supports searches by multiple agencies. Kent residents who travel near 35th Place South or neighboring neighborhoods are asked to remain observant, especially around parks, transit stops and business corridors where a vulnerable person might seek assistance.
Kent city officials and police did not provide further details about Woodward's medical condition or possible destinations, citing privacy and the sensitivity of a vulnerable-person case. The department is handling the investigation under case number 26-06891.
Prompt public reporting remains critical in Silver Alert cases. Anyone with verifiable information about Woodward’s whereabouts should call 911 or Kent Police at 253-856-5805 so officers can respond quickly.
