A Silver Alert is active for an 87-year-old man from West Melbourne who was reported missing by family members on Friday. The alert was issued by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office after the man was last seen near his home in the 600 block of West Melbourne Boulevard. Authorities are urging residents to look for the man and contact officials immediately if they have any information.
Silver Alerts are used for elderly individuals or people with mental impairments who may be unable to communicate their needs effectively. The man is described as white, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs around 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket and blue jeans. His family told deputies he has a history of wandering and may be disoriented.
Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting door-to-door searches in the area and are asking local businesses to check surveillance footage. The alert covers the entire Brevard County area, but officials believe the man is more likely to be found near his residence. Neighbors say the man is well-known in the community and often walks near his home during the day.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at 321-633-1600 or use the Silver Alert tip line at 1-800-222-0000. The family has also set up a Facebook group to share updates and request help from the public. Officials emphasized that time is critical in cases like this, as the man may be vulnerable to cold weather or other dangers.