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72-year-old missing Fort Pierce man found safe

Demetrio Carrasquillo
Posted at 9:53 AM, Aug 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-22 08:26:21-04

UPDATE: The Fort Pierce man who was missing since Tuesday night was found safe Wednesday morning.

At approximately 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sabal Chase Property Manager Mary Dockery called 911 and informed them that she believed the missing and endangered adult was at the apartment complex.

Dockery remained with Mr. Carrasquillo until police arrived and confirmed his identity.

He was returned back home with his family.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

Fort Pierce police said a 72-year-old man has been missing since Tuesday night.

According to a post on the agency's Facebook page, Demetrio M. Carrasquillo, 72, of Fort Pierce was last seen in the 800 Block of Avenue B at about 7:30 p.m.

Police said Carrasquillo was on foot traveling south.

He is described as 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 150 pounds with brown eyes and gray hair.

Carrasquillo was last seen wearing khaki pants, a black polo shirt with brown stripes and brown boots.

If you see him, please call 911 and give police a description and location.