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Police Search For Missing St. Pete Man Who Has Illnesses

Detectives are asking for help from the public to locate a missing man who is without his medications, St. Pete police said.

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The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 45-year-old man who is in need of medication.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 45-year-old man who is in need of medication. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 45-year-old man who is in need of medication.

Samuel Butler has been missing from his assisted living facility in the 1000 block of Dr. MLK Jr. Street North for two weeks, according to authorities.

He lives with a number of illnesses and is without his medication, police said.

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Samuel Butler, 45, was last seen two weeks ago and is in need of medication, St. Petersburg Police Department said.

Butler was last seen wearing black pants and a black T-shirt, investigators said.

Detectives said he stands five-feet-eleven and weighs 155 pounds.

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If you have seen Butler or know of his whereabouts, contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. If you would like to remain anonymous, text SPPD and your tip to TIP-411.

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