Relief spread across the community of Margate as the police announced they have safely located Miguel Valez, an endangered adult who was reported missing from the area last Friday. Valez, last seen leaving his residence on the 7000 block of Northwest 21st Court around the early hours of 6:15 a.m., had sparked concern due to meeting the criteria of a missing endangered adult, WSVN reported.
Details shared by authorities and locals painted a picture of the missing man: standing at 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with distinctive white hair, brown eyes, and according to Margate Police Department's Instagram post, without teeth, he was last seen wearing a brown hat, a black vest, blue jeans and white shoes, his disappearance raised an immediate flag with officials and the community in a collective moment of understanding on the pressing need to locate him swiftly.
The Margate Police Department had earlier issued a public plea for help via social media, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and describing the specifics of Valez's appearance in detail to aid the public's recognition, Miguel Valez, identified affectionately as Mike, is 75 years old, as confirmed on the Margate Police Department's Instagram alert.
Luckily, as of Friday night, the search for Miguel came to a close, with police confirming that he had been found and is safe, though details of his condition or the circumstances of how he went missing or was found have not been disclosed, this swift resolution to a potentially tragic event provided a sigh of relief to all who had been concerned for his well-being, the community's collective effort in sharing the message and the diligent work of the Margate Police reflects the tight-knit fabric of the local society which acts swiftly and with a united purpose when one of their own is in jeopardy.
For those still seeking details on the resolution of the case, the Margate Police Department can be reached at 954-972-7111, the department has extended gratitude toward the community for their assistance and has encouraged continued support for similar cases in the future.
