Crime & Safety

Missing 86-Year-Old Man Located

Gerald Blair had been last seen in the 300 block of Putter Circle North at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

WINTER HAVEN, FL — A missing 86-year-old Winter Haven man was located early Thursday. Gerald Blair had been last seen in the 300 block of Putter Circle North at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

"The Polk County Sheriff's Office is happy to announce that Gerald Blair has been found, and is unharmed," said a spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. "The silver alert for him has been canceled."

To report a tip call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.

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