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Miami-Dade Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing 25-Year-Old Man with Bipolar/Schizophrenia

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Published on July 10, 2024
Miami-Dade Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing 25-Year-Old Man with Bipolar/SchizophreniaSource: X/MiamiDadePD

The Miami-Dade Police Department is actively seeking assistance in locating a 25-year-old man, Ediberto Jesus Arocho Jr., reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade since June 13, 2024. Last seen around 6 p.m. near the 9200 Block of SW 124th Street, his absence has prompted concerns from the authorities and the community. With a height of 5 feet 6 inches and a weight of 170 pounds, Arocho Jr. has brown eyes and black hair and is currently described as a "missing endangered person" due to his diagnosis of Bipolar/Schizophrenia disorder, indicating an urgent need for services, according to WSVN.

A public call for information has been issued by Detective M. Webb of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad. Authorities, recognizing the vulnerability of Arocho Jr. due to his medical condition, are reaching out to the public to aid in his safe return. WSVN reported that anyone with knowledge pertaining to the whereabouts of the missing man is encouraged to come forward.

In a concerted effort, the Miami-Dade Police Department turned to social media to expand the reach of their search, underscoring the immediacy of the situation. A post on X from the department's official handle reiterated the call for any useful information and provided contact details for Crime Stoppers, inviting the community to dial **TIPS for anonymous tips or to reach out directly at (305) 471-8477.

 

 

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