Crime & Safety

Schizophrenia Patient With Alzheimer's Missing In Miami

A 78-year-old schizophrenia patient with Alzheimer's was reported missing on Friday night in Miami​.

Juan Garcia was last seen on Friday in Miami.
Juan Garcia was last seen on Friday in Miami. (Via Miami Police Department)

MIAMI, FL — A 78-year-old schizophrenia patient with Alzheimer's was reported missing on Friday night in Miami.

Juan Garcia was last seen around 6 p.m. in the 7700 block of NW 4 Avenue, according to Officer Michael Vega of the Miami Police Department.

"He was last seen wearing a white hat, a gray shirt with a colorful design in the front and black dress pants," said Vega. "Mr. Garcia suffers from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and schizophrenia."

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Garcia was described as white, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 157 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.

To report a tip, call the Miami Police Department at 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

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