Update: Search For Missing Cedar Ridge Man Underway In Tuolumne County

Missing 74-year-old Dan Iwata—TCSO photo

Update at 6:23 p.m.: A Silver Alert has been issued by the California Highway Patrol for Iwata. Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials added, “We are still actively pursuing all leads in searching for Dan, and all resources remain in place during the search.”

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Original post at 5:44 p.m.: Cedar Ridge, CA – A search is on for a missing Cedar Ridge man as Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials report the 74-year-old man went for a walk this morning and has not returned.

Anyone who has seen the man, 74-year-old Dan Iwata, pictured in the image box, is asked to contact sheriff’s officials, who are, along with Search and Rescue and drones, combing the area near Broken Bit Road off Kewin Mill Road for him. He is reported to have left his house on foot for a walk around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026.

Sheriff’s officials described Iwata as approximately 5’4”, 140 lbs., with a long grey ponytail and unshaven grey facial hair, and brown eyes.

“He was last known to be wearing a white-colored thermal top, jeans, and a camo baseball hat,” relayed sheriff’s officials, adding. “It is reported that Dan suffers from Alzheimer’s.”

Anyone who has seen Dan or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office at 209-533-5815.