The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert Thursday for a Covington County man believed to be at risk.
MBI identified the man as 31-year-old Cornelius Elijah Allen of Collins, saying he was last seen about 2:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the 200 block of Monroe Road in Covington County. Investigators said he was driving in an unknown direction and may be in a 2017 black Volkswagen Tiguan with Mississippi tag 910 CVB.
MBI described Allen as 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt and a black hoodie, authorities said.
Family members told authorities Allen suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment. Anyone who sees Allen or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Covington County Sheriff’s Office at 601-765-8281 or call 911. Silver Alert programs notify the public about missing adults believed to be at risk because of age, medical conditions or cognitive impairment. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
