The Miami-Dade Police Department has issued a call to the public in their search for 82-year-old Jose Costa, who went missing early Monday morning and is considered endangered. Costa, whose last reported sighting was at his residence in the 10200 Block of Southwest 37th Street in Miami just around midnight, has been described as 4 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. According to information released by the department, he may be in a vulnerable state and in need of services, a concern echoed by local authorities as they turn to the community for assistance, as per WSVN.
As the investigation into Costa's disappearance continues, Detective M. Ritch Jr. of the Miami-Dade Police's Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad has become a point of contact for those who might have information that could lead to finding Costa; he was last seen wearing an unknown-colored shirt, khaki pants, and brown boots, with details provided by Local 10 News.
The police have not yet released any further details about Costa's condition or why he may require specialized services, but the urgency of the search suggests that there are significant concerns for his well-being. The case has drawn attention due to Costa's age and the ambiguity surrounding his disappearance, with the police asking residents in the area to be on the lookout any potential sightings or information that might assist in their search efforts.
Members of the community with knowledge pertaining to Jose Costa's whereabouts are encouraged to immediately contact Detective M. Ritch Jr. or any detective at the Miami-Dade Police Department, the Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at (305) 715-3300 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, to provide tips through Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-8477.
