Last seen in Miami’s Coral Way area, 71-year-old Luis Larcada became the subject of a citywide search this past week. The City of Miami Police exhaustively worked to locate the elderly man after he was reported missing. In an update that surely brought relief to the community and family, the police announced around 11 p.m. yesterday that Larcada had been safely recovered. WSVN detailed that before he was found, Larcada had last been seen in a part of Coral Way that remains unspecified to the public.
The details surrounding his disappearance and eventual recovery, while not fully disclosed, suggest a silver alert situation that met with a best-case resolution. Larcada, described as standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with white hair and black eyes, was the focus of the community’s concern, prompting authorities and citizens alike to keep a vigilant eye out for his whereabouts. The original call for public aid was issued through the Miami Police Department’s X feed, pleading for assistance in locating the missing man, stated, “We need your assistance locating 71-year-old Luis Larcada who has been reported missing from the #CoralWay area.”
We need your assistance locating 71-year-old Luis Larcada who has been reported missing from the #CoralWay area. He is 6’0” and weighs 200 lbs. Unknown clothing description. Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to call 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111. KD pic.twitter.com/I1PrYFnDzb
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) March 23, 2025
While the specifics of how Larcada was located have not been revealed, the fact that the community’s elderly can count on such an outpouring of concern is testament to the collective spirit of Miami’s residents. In situations where the vulnerable amongst us go missing, time is of the essence, and the swift response by both the police and the public often makes the critical difference. According to the Miami Police, who have developed protocols for such incidents, the participation of the community is invaluable…