The Miami Police Department has issued an alert for an 89-year-old man, Joseph Jackson, who has gone missing in the Model City neighborhood. According to Local 10 News, Jackson was last seen Wednesday, and concerns are growing over his safety.
Described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches in height and weighing around 185 pounds, Jackson is bald with brown eyes. He was last spotted wearing a distinctive black and white striped long-sleeve button shirt paired with black pants and gray Crocs. The detail of his outfit was released in hopes that members of the community might recognize him.
The Special Victim’s Unit of the Miami Police Department is leading the search efforts and has classified Jackson as an endangered adult. They have reached out to the public, appealing for any information that could assist them in locating the senior citizen. WSVN relayed the urgency of this request and emphasized the department's need for community assistance.
Authorities have asked anyone with information pertaining to Jackson's whereabouts to contact the Miami Police immediately at 305-603-6300 or send an email to [email protected]. The case has clearly tapped into the community's concern for its vulnerable members, especially those who, like Jackson, are at an advanced age. Sharing of Jackson's description and contact information for the police has been encouraged throughout local communities and on social media platforms in an effort to bring the elderly man to safety.
