Homestead Police Department has issued a call for assistance in locating Francisco Javier Leon De Armas, a man reported missing since Sunday. De Armas was last seen around 7:30 PM on the day of his disappearance, leaving his residence on foot, WSVN reports. He was wearing a gray T-shirt, black pants, and black shoes at the time.
Authorities are concerned for De Armas's safety due to his medical condition. He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia and may be disoriented. The Homestead Police are urgently asking anyone with information to immediately come forward. In a statement obtained by WSVN, they encourage individuals to make contact with the Homestead Police Department at 305-247-1535 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
Further details were shared on the Homestead Police Department's Instagram, where a description of De Armas's clothing was slightly varied, noting him as wearing a gray tank top instead of a T-shirt. Detective R. Morris has been assigned to the case and can be reached at (305) 224-5450 (Office) or (305) 247-1535 for any leads or information that could help safely locate De Armas.
The community's help is pivotal; sharing information on De Armas could to greatly assist the police in their efforts to bring him home safely. Homestead Police have stressed the urgency and the importance of public vigilance, reminding citizens to keep an eye out for anyone matching his description. Meanwhile, as the search intensifies, officials remain hopeful for any new information that might emerge, drawing closer to bringing closure to the unsettling disappearance of Francisco Javier Leon De Armas.
