A Silver Alert has been activated for Thomas Edward Hunter, a 77-year-old Largo man, according to details provided by local authorities today. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office describes Hunter as a white male, standing 6’4″ and weighing 175 pounds, with hazel eyes and white hair.
Footage last documented his departure from his residence on 121 Oakwood Drive, walking away around 12:20 am. For his possibly last outing, Hunter dressed in a simple green short-sleeved shirt paired with black pants, a green baseball cap, and gray shoes. Concern rises as these individuals hold a unique vulnerability to the environment that cocoons them, and their safety is paramount.
Local deputies are intensifying their search efforts and are encouraging the community to play a part in locating Hunter, who is now listed in both the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a Missing/Endangered Adult. Community awareness could prove essential; eyes and ears on the ground often make the difference in cases such as this one…