The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 26-year-old man, Makiese Castelo, who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. Castelo, who is on the autism spectrum and nonverbal, was last seen at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, as reported by WSVN. He was noted to have left an address along the 300 block of Northwest 96th Street.
Description of the missing person details a man standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His attire at the time included a black long-sleeve pajama set with a red trim, the Sheriff’s Office has stated. Whether shoes were on his person at the time of disappearance is unknown.
Authorities express concern for Castelo's well-being, emphasizing that he has not been in contact with family members and may require services. The situation is serious enough for a call for public intervention, with the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers being a viable contact point for anyone who might have information about Castelo's whereabouts. This sentiment was echoed in information provided by the local news outlet Local10.
Officials urge anyone with information to reach out to MDSO Deputy M. Webb through various contact points: by phone at 305-715-3300 (office) or 305-715-3290 (desk), via email at [email protected], or by calling Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477). The search continues, with hope that community alertness could aid in the safe return of, Makiese Castelo to his family.
