Blackfoot man reported missing is found safe

UPDATE
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Bingham County Sheriff's Office reported that they have located Thomas Saxton, and he is safe. It did not say where or how he was found. Saxton was reported missing on Monday night.

ORIGINAL STORY:

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has issued an endangered missing persons alert for 68-year-old Thomas Saxton, who was last seen around 10 p.m. on Monday, July 27, in the area of East River Road in Blackfoot.

Saxton is described as 6ft 1in, weighing 215lbs with a short grey beard. Authorities are particularly concerned for Saxton’s safety because he does not have his required medication.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, contact the Bingham County Sheriff's Office at (208) 785-1234.