The Broward Sheriff's Office is currently spearheading a search for an 80-year-old man named Vadakkipalayam Devarajan, affectionately known to locals as Dr. Raj, who has been reported missing from the Weston Hills area since yesterday morning. According to a report by WSVN, Dr. Raj was last seen around 10:40 a.m.
Dr. Raj is described as a male standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He is noted to have black hair and a mustache. As time presses on, concern within the community grows, and authorities are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. Information can be relayed to BSO by calling 954-764-4357—a reminder echoed in a missing person alert posted by X WestonFLAlert account.
🚨 BSO Assisting in Search for Missing Person in Weston Hills 🚨
— WestonFL Alert (@WestonFLAlert) October 28, 2024
Eighty-year-old man, Vadakkipalayam Devarajan, known as Dr. Raj, missing from Weston Hills since 10:40 A.M.
He has black hair and mustache and is 5’6”, 140 lbs. If you see him, please call BSO at 954-764-4357. pic.twitter.com/ODUTlfE1bm
The local community in Weston Hills has been mobilizing to assist in the search by circulating flyers and leveraging social media in hopes of finding the elderly man. The close-knit neighborhood is known for rallying together in times of distress, an instinct that has kicked in full-force with Dr. Raj's disappearance.
Residents of Weston and surrounding areas are asked to maintain vigilance and report any sightings or information that could lead to locating Dr. Raj. His family and friends are awaiting his safe return and every second counts for an elder who might be in urgent need of assistance. Authorities have not yet released details on any medical conditions that may add an additional layer of urgency to their search.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has not provided any updates on the search since the initial report. Community members are hoping for positive news soon and continue to spread awareness about the missing Dr. Raj. For updates on this developing story, stay tuned to local news channels and resources.
