Michael FitzGibbons Missing Found Safe in Danville After Rocklin Missing Person Alert

Michael FitzGibbons, the 68-year-old man who was reported missing in Rocklin, California, has been located safely with his family in Danville.

The positive update came late Friday, August 28, 2026, after the Rocklin Police Department asked the public to help locate FitzGibbons earlier in the day.

Police and members of the community had been searching for FitzGibbons after he was last seen walking from the Rocklin area.

According to the original missing-person alert, FitzGibbons was last seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. at 5857 Tree Swallow Lane. At approximately 11:30 a.m., he reportedly spoke with an employee at an AT&T location at 5498 Crossings Drive.

During that conversation, FitzGibbons reportedly told the employee that he intended to hitchhike to Danville.

Authorities were particularly concerned because FitzGibbons had Alzheimer’s disease, did not have a working phone or credit cards, had no vehicle and was traveling on foot.

Michael FitzGibbons Located Safely

The search ended with good news on Friday night.

An update posted at approximately 10:15 p.m. on August 28 confirmed that Michael FitzGibbons had been located safely with his family in Danville.

The announcement brought an end to the public search and the immediate concerns surrounding his whereabouts.

No further details about where FitzGibbons was found or the circumstances surrounding his return to his family were provided in the update.

The successful outcome means the public assistance requested by authorities is no longer necessary.

Why Police Issued the Missing-Person Alert

Rocklin police had asked residents and members of the surrounding community to remain alert after FitzGibbons disappeared from his known location.

His medical condition was an important factor in the urgency of the search.

Police said FitzGibbons had Alzheimer’s disease and was without several resources that could have helped him contact his family or return home independently.

He did not have a working phone or credit cards, and he did not have a vehicle.

Because he was last seen on foot and had indicated that he planned to hitchhike to Danville, authorities and community members were asked to watch for him along possible routes between the two areas.

Last Known Movements

The original alert provided a timeline of FitzGibbons’ movements.

He was reportedly last seen at 5857 Tree Swallow Lane at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Two hours later, at approximately 11:30 a.m., he spoke with an employee at an AT&T location on Crossings Drive.

During that interaction, FitzGibbons reportedly said he was planning to hitchhike to Danville.

That information gave investigators and the public an important potential destination as they attempted to locate him.

Description Provided by Police

At the time of the search, authorities said FitzGibbons was wearing a gray quarter-zip sweatshirt and jeans.

He was described as 68 years old and was believed to be traveling on foot.

Police also provided the public with a case number associated with the missing-person investigation.

The case was listed as 26-250-6.

Community Helped Spread the Alert

The missing-person announcement was shared widely as police sought help locating FitzGibbons.

Community alerts can be particularly important in cases involving older adults who may become disoriented or have difficulty finding their way home.

Members of the public were asked to contact police if they saw FitzGibbons.

With the eventual confirmation that he was safe with family, those efforts came to a successful conclusion.

Michael FitzGibbons Missing Person Case Details

A Welcome Outcome for Family

For FitzGibbons’ family, the confirmation that he had been found safe brought an important end to what had undoubtedly been a worrying day.

The original alert had emphasized the need for the community to help locate him, particularly because he was traveling without a working phone or vehicle.

His safe return to his family in Danville is the outcome everyone involved in the search had hoped for.

The Rocklin missing-person alert can now be considered resolved.

Remembering the Importance of Missing-Person Alerts

Cases involving missing older adults can develop quickly, particularly when a person may have difficulty navigating unfamiliar surroundings.

Sharing accurate information from law enforcement can help members of the public recognize someone who may need assistance and can sometimes make the difference in bringing a missing person home safely.

In Michael FitzGibbons’ case, the public search ended positively when he was found safe with his family in Danville.

Michael FitzGibbons has been located safely, and the missing-person alert has been resolved.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information provided in the missing-person alert and subsequent safety update. Michael FitzGibbons was reported located safely with his family in Danville on August 28, 2026. Details about his whereabouts between the time he was last seen and when he was located were not provided. This article should not be interpreted as an ongoing missing-person alert.