Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing North Judson Man James Runkle

Some additional information about missing North Judson man James Runkle has been included in a statewide silver alert.

The alert notes that Runkle is a white male who is approximately 6’2” and weighs around 210 lbs with. He has a bald head and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a camo shirt and dark green cargo pants. Authorities believe he could be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

As previously reported, he was last seen on Friday, September 20 around 7 a.m. He was driving a black 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup truck with an orange kayak in the back with an Indiana license plate that reads BLT662.

Anyone with information on Runkle should contact the Starke County Sheriff’s Department at 574-772-3771 (ext 1) or call 911.

56-year-old James Runkle
photo of Runkle’s truck with an Orange Kayak in the back last seen going North on 35 from the BP (Zingo Express) gas station in Knox at 6:56 a.m. on Friday morning
(Photo Source: Knox PD)