Trending Now - FBI Joins Search for Missing Retired General in New Mexico
WHO:
William "Neil" McCasland, 68, retired U.S. Air Force major general
Susan McCasland Wilkerson, wife of William McCasland
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
FBI Albuquerque Field Office
John Allen, Bernalillo County Sheriff
Tom DeLonge, frontman of Blink-182 and co-founder of To The Stars, Inc.
WHAT:
McCasland vanished between 11 a.m. and noon on February 27, 2026, while his wife was out for an appointment.
His phone, glasses, and "wearable devices" were found in the home, while his wallet, hiking boots, and a .38-caliber revolver are unaccounted for.
A U.S. Air Force sweatshirt was found just over a mile from his home, but authorities have not confirmed it belonged to McCasland.
The sheriff's office asked residents on Quail Run Court Northeast and surrounding roads to check and submit home security video from between 9 a.m. on February 27, 2026, and 2 p.m. on February 28, 2026.
Susan McCasland Wilkerson stated in a Facebook post, "There has been no indication whatsoever of where he might be."
Wilkerson mentioned, "Neil is at some risk, but not from dementia," and downplayed his military record as a reason for his disappearance.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office stated on March 6th that they had not "given up hope" of locating McCasland despite still not knowing what happened to him.
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to text "BCSO" to 847411 or call the missing persons unit at 505-468-7070.
McCasland has been missing for almost two weeks as of March 12, 2026.
A Silver Alert was issued for McCasland on February 28, 2026.
Authorities have conducted extensive neighborhood canvassing, interviews, and search operations, contacting over 600 homeowners.
No evidence of foul play has been uncovered so far.
McCasland is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, with white hair and blue eyes.
WHERE:
McCasland was last seen at his home on Quail Run Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Search efforts are focused in the Sandia Mountains outside of Albuquerque.
WHEN:
McCasland was last seen on February 27, 2026, at approximately 11 a.m.
The Silver Alert was issued on February 28, 2026.
McCasland retired from the Air Force in 2013.
WHY:
The sheriff's office cited unspecified "medical issues" as a cause for concerns over McCasland's safety.
Concerns for McCasland's safety are heightened due to unspecified medical issues.
His disappearance is considered unusual as he has not been in contact with family or friends.
HOW:
Authorities have utilized neighborhood canvassing, interviews, and coordinated search operations, contacting over 600 homeowners in the area.
Authorities have utilized "three different types of search dogs" in their search efforts.
Search efforts include foot searches by official searchers, friends, and neighbors, horseback searchers, drones, helicopters, and search dogs.
Authorities are asking residents and businesses to check security camera footage from the area.
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 15:09 UTC)
Authorities are continuing their search for McCasland, who vanished between 11 a.m. and noon on February 27 while his wife was out for an appointment. His belongings, including his phone and glasses, were found at home, but his wallet, hiking boots, and a .38-caliber revolver remain missing, along with a U.S. Air Force sweatshirt discovered over a mile away. The sheriff's office is asking residents in the area to check their home security footage from the day he disappeared, as search efforts have involved canvassing the neighborhood and interviewing over 600 homeowners.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 03:41 UTC)
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office continues to search for Neil McCasland, stating they have not given up hope despite still not knowing what happened to him since his disappearance on March 6. In a Facebook post, Susan McCasland Wilkerson expressed concern for Neil's safety, mentioning that while he is at some risk, it is not due to dementia, and she downplayed his military record as a factor. Authorities have employed three different types of search dogs in their efforts and are urging anyone with information to reach out by texting "BCSO" to 847411 or calling the missing persons unit at 505-468-7070.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Authorities are intensifying their search for William "Neil" McCasland, a retired U.S. Air Force major general who has been missing since February 27, 2026, with a Silver Alert issued the following day. Search efforts are concentrated in the Sandia Mountains outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, where officials have canvassed neighborhoods and contacted over 600 homeowners, but so far, no evidence of foul play has been found. McCasland, who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall with white hair and blue eyes, is considered at risk due to unspecified medical issues, and authorities are urging residents to review security camera footage for any clues.