Suffolk County seeks missing Brentwood man, Silver Alert issued

Suffolk County police are searching for 71-year-old Milton Batson, who was last seen leaving his home on Springfield Road in Brentwood around 9 p.m. Monday, May 25, and may still be in Brentwood or nearby communities. Detectives said Batson, who suffers from dementia, is believed to be on foot, and they issued a Silver Alert Tuesday, May 26, to widen the search.

Batson is described as Black, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 140 pounds, with brown eyes, gray hair and a scar on his left calf. Police said he was last seen in the Brentwood area and have released limited information about his possible direction of travel as the search continues across Suffolk County.

Anyone who sees Batson or knows where he may be is asked to call 911 immediately or contact the Suffolk County Police Third Squad at 631-854-8352. Authorities are treating the case as urgent because wandering can quickly put people with dementia in danger, especially if they are moving on foot along neighborhood streets or into busier areas.

The Silver Alert system is part of Suffolk County’s broader NY Alert and SuffolkAlert network, which is used to push emergency and public-safety notices for missing adults and children, along with other urgent incidents. In Suffolk, the alert is used when a missing adult has a condition such as dementia that may make it harder to stay oriented, recognize danger or find their way home.

Suffolk County Police also maintain a Special Needs and Silver Alert registry for people with cognitive disorders. Registrants can receive a free identification bracelet, a precaution meant to speed recognition if someone wanders or becomes disoriented. For families in Brentwood, across Long Island and throughout Suffolk County, that registry can be a critical layer of protection when every minute matters.