Crime & Safety

Missing 80-Year-Old In Miami-Dade May Be In Northeast Miami-Dade

An 80-year-old man who suffers from the beginning stages of dementia may be in northeast Miami-Dade, according to police.

An 80-year-old man who suffers from the beginning stages of dementia was reported missing early Tuesday in southwest Miami-Dade County.
An 80-year-old man who suffers from the beginning stages of dementia was reported missing early Tuesday in southwest Miami-Dade County. (Via Miami-Dade Police Department)

MIAMI, FL — An 80-year-old man who suffers from the beginning stages of dementia was believed to be in northeast Miami-Dade, according to police.

"Through investigative means, the missing 80-year-old, Mr. Leduc, last know whereabouts this morning, was in Northeast Miami-Dade County," explained Detective Lee Cowart of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Police said Leduc may be in need of services. Leduc was last seen wearing a half white T-shirt, beige shorts and white sneakers around 3:30 p.m. Monday when he left his home in the 8200 block SW 179 Terrace in a red 2013 Nissan Altima.

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Leduc was on his way to a park at SW 173 Street and Old Cutler Road but he never returned. His car has Florida license plate AKDG68.

He is described as white, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 210 pounds, with brown eyes and black and gray hair.

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To report a tip, call Detective D. Edwards, or any detective of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at 305-715-3300. Alternatively, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

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