The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has shared an update on the case of William Golden, a 69-year-old delivery man who went missing under circumstances that authorities described as "suspicious." Golden was last seen on August 20, after using his employer's truck for a delivery from Sarasota to Bradenton. He had not been heard from since, and his employers reported him missing nine days later. As reported by MYFOX8, the search for Golden began shortly after his disappearance was made known to the authorities.
Recently, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Golden has been found and is safe. The details surrounding his disappearance and, how he was ultimately located have not been disclosed. The relief among community members and his family is palpable, as situations like these can oftentimes, unfortunately, end in tragedy. "The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a 69-year-old delivery man they say went missing under 'suspicious circumstances,'" was the original plea shared by WTSP when Golden was initially reported as missing.
Further details emerged, revealing that the truck Golden had been driving was discovered abandoned on I-75 in Manatee County the day following his delivery assignment. This information was disclosed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, and reported by WFLA, but since finding Golden, there hasn't been an official statement providing a narrative of his absence.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office hasn't shared many details about how William Golden was found. His abandoned vehicle increased these worries. While people are relieved that Golden has been found, they are still waiting for more information.
