The Miami-Dade community can breathe a collective sigh of relief as 79-year-old John Lorenzo Cheever, who was reported missing from Northeast Miami-Dade, has been found safe. As per the WSVN report, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed that Mr. Cheever, who went missing on Tuesday afternoon, was located last night, ending what was a tense search for the elderly man.
Details about Mr. Cheever's disappearance were initially shared on social media, with hopes that public awareness could aid in his safe return. Before getting found, Mr. Cheever was last seen near the 800 Block of NE 207 Terrace around 2:00 PM on Tuesday. Outfitted in a brown brimmed hat, yellow long-sleeved dress shirt, dark brown pants, and gray shoes, he was the focus of a missing person alert widely circulated in the community. Information regarding his whereabouts was sought via a post by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office X account, which provided a hotline for tips.
🚨 MISSING 🚨
— Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (@MiamiDade_SO) June 12, 2025
We are seeking the public’s help in locating John Lorenzo Cheever (79 years old), who was last seen on June 10, 2025, near the 800 Block of NE 207 Terrace around 2:00 PM. He was last seen wearing a brown brimmed hat, yellow long-sleeved dress shirt, dark brown… pic.twitter.com/HfurdbyEdw
The details surrounding Cheever's missing case and how he was ultimately found remain scarce.
