Lake County deputies have issued a Silver Alert for Michael Demarino, a 73-year-old man last seen at his home in Clermont. As reported by FOX 35 Orlando, Demarino, who is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 250 pounds, has shoulder-length black and grey hair, brown eyes, and a thick beard. He may be disoriented and potentially in the Orlando area without a cell phone.
Concern for Demarino's well-being is heightened due to signs that he may be confused and forgetful. These characteristics prompted the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to activate the Silver Alert program, which assists those with irreversible cognitive decline. ClickOrlando detailed further aspects of the case, including Demarino's precise last known attire: a gray striped shirt, oversized black shorts, and black-and-white slippers.
Law enforcement officials believe Demarino is traveling in a 2020 black Jeep Wrangler with a distinctive Ohio Cardinal specialty plate tagged 486XBV. Anyone who spots Demarino or the mentioned vehicle or has any relevant information is encouraged to heed the call to action by contacting the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-2101.
