Man reported missing in Fernandina Beach found dead

Fernandina Beach Police Department

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Fernandina Beach Police Department on Monday said officers were working to track down a missing 77-year-old man, who may have dementia.

Later in the evening, the Police Department said the body of Johnal Jones was located outside the city limits. Investigators were working to determine a cause of death, but foul play was not suspected, police said.

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Jones was reported missing by his wife on Sunday evening, the Police Department said. Before being located, he was last seen on 9th Street around 9:30 p.m. on Friday.