Key Points
- Oxford Police are seeking public assistance to locate 35-year-old Calvin Dwight Ware Jr.
- Ware was last seen at about 10 a.m. on 10 October at his home in Oxford, Alabama.
- Authorities said he may be travelling in a white 2008 Lexus IS460 bearing registration 11C2YP7.
- Information can be reported to the Oxford Police Investigative Division or anonymously through the department’s tip line.
Oxford, Oxford Daily October 17, 2026 — Oxford Police are asking the public for information that could help locate Calvin Dwight Ware Jr., a 35-year-old man who has not returned home since he was last seen on 10 October.
According to police information reported by WEIS and corroborated by local television outlets, Ware was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. at his home in Oxford. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency identified the location as being along Hickory Drive.
Authorities said Ware may be travelling in a white 2008 Lexus IS460 with registration 11C2YP7. He was described by Oxford Police as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds.
Reports said Ware was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, grey sweatpants, black Nike slides and a black head covering. A separate Alabama Law Enforcement Agency listing gave a different weight of 235 pounds.
Police have not publicly provided further details about the circumstances of Ware’s disappearance. The department’s request is for information about his whereabouts.
How can the public provide information?
Anyone who has seen Ware or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Oxford Police Department’s Investigative Division on 256-835-6136.
Anonymous information can be submitted to the Oxford Police tip line on 256-835-6122. People who encounter an immediate emergency should contact emergency services.
What is known about the search?
Local coverage from WBRC, ABC 33/40 and The Anniston Star reported that Oxford Police issued the appeal after Ware failed to return home following his last reported sighting. The available reports did not state whether police had identified a confirmed direction of travel or whether Ware had been located.
What is the background to the appeal?
The appeal follows Ware’s reported disappearance from his Oxford home on 10 October. Police and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released identifying details, including his clothing, physical description and a possible vehicle, to help residents recognise him or identify relevant vehicle sightings.
The difference between the weights listed by Oxford Police and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency means members of the public should rely on the full description, including Ware’s name, clothing and the possible Lexus, rather than on weight alone.
What could happen next for Oxford residents?
The immediate effect for Oxford residents is likely to be an increased request for vigilance around local roads and neighbourhoods, particularly for the described vehicle and clothing. This is a potential consequence of the police appeal, not a confirmed development.
Further information may depend on residents contacting investigators with timely, specific observations. Until police issue an update, Ware’s whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his absence remain unconfirmed.
