In a story of quick thinking and compassion, Polk County deputies located and safely reunited an 85-year-old Orlando man with dementia with his son, turning a missing person’s case into a heartwarming “Outstanding Outcome.”
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A frantic search for a missing Orlando man with dementia came to a heartwarming end on Sunday, thanks to the swift actions of Polk County deputies. Ronald, an 85-year-old man who was reported missing and endangered, was found safe and sound after a tense morning search, providing a sense of relief for his family and local law enforcement.
The search began early Sunday morning after the Orlando Police Department issued an alert for Ronald. He had been diagnosed with dementia, and his sudden disappearance caused serious concern.
Fortunately, the alert paid off when Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies became aware that Ronald’s car was spotted traveling in the Babson Park area…