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Family of missing elderly man believes him to be in New York

Montgomery Police are searching for 66-year-old John Wright who is missing.

Wright was last seen on November 1, 2023 in Montgomery, Alabama.

He is described as a black male 5’8” to 5’10” and weighs about 200 - 210 lbs.

Investigators say Wright suffers from schizophrenia. His family believes he may have been traveling to Rochester, New York on a Greyhound bus.

As the holidays approach, Wright’s family is very concerned and are seeking answers.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of John Wright, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP.

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.