Jacksonville police: Missing man located by searchers, reunited with family

File photo (WJXT 2020)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 75-year-old man reported missing Thursday night was found safe, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the next day.

The was last seen around 6:45 p.m. Thursday at his residence near Emerson Street and Interstate 95. He has reportedly been diagnosed with dementia, police said.

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The Sheriff’s Office asked people in the area to thoroughly check their sheds, around their shrubs, and under vehicles, as well as surveillance video, for any sightings.

A command center was set up at the East San Marco Plaza.

JSO and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department used their MEPSAR, which stands for Missing Endangered Persons Search and Rescue, system in this case.

The Sheriff’s Office announced shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday that the man was located by searchers and reunited with family. Police said he was located in a wooded area near his home.

Editor’s note: Since the man is no longer missing, News4JAX has removed his name and photo from this article.


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