Published: 03-11-2026 | Category: Statewide
Update - The Silver Alert for 73-year-old Barbara Rutherford has been canceled. She has been located and is safe. Please refer all inquiries about this case to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office. Thank you for the assistance.
Acadia Parish - The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for 73-year-old Barbara Rutherford. She was last seen at her residence on Barbara Drive in Crowley at approximately 6:00 a.m. The Louisiana State Police received the request to issue a Silver Alert at approximately 9:37 a.m.
Rutherford is a white female with blue eyes and gray hair. She is 5’3” and weighs approximately 158 pounds. Rutherford suffers from a medical condition that may impair her judgment.
Rutherford’s clothing description is unknown. She is believed to be driving a brown 2014 Honda CRV bearing Louisiana license plate 287AEM.
Anyone with information regarding Rutherford's whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 788-8772 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Peggy Bourque
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 506-4883
[email protected]