SILVER ALERT for missing 81-year-old Houston man canceled

Nicolas Lestrer last seen missing in the Briar Forest area (Copyright 2025 by Texas Center for the Missing - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – A Silver Alert which was issued for a 81-year-old Houston man has been canceled after the man was found dead on Friday.

The alert was issued for 81-year-old Nicolas Lestrer. Officials say Lestrer had last been seen walking in the Briar Forest area on Westmere Drive on the city’s west side.

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On Friday, Tim Miller with Texas Equusearch told KPRC 2 Lestrer was found dead in Buffalo Bayou, not far from his home.


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