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Pasco Sheriff's Office Seeks Help to Locate Missing Zephyrhills Man, Franco Velazqueoni

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Published on July 01, 2025
Pasco Sheriff's Office Seeks Help to Locate Missing Zephyrhills Man, Franco VelazqueoniSource: Facebook/ Pasco Sheriff's Office

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is actively engaged in the search for Franco Velazqueoni, a 53-year-old man reported missing since Sunday. Velazqueoni, described as 5'8" and approximately 300 lbs. with gray hair and brown eyes, was last spotted around 11 p.m. in the vicinity of Lake Chase Blvd., Zephyrhills. The details concerning his attire at the time he went missing have not been disclosed.

Authorities have noted that Velazqueoni might be traveling in a red 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with the Florida license plate DV3554. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to be on the lookout and to come forward with any pertinent information that could help to promptly locate Velazqueoni. In an effort to widely distribute the call for community assistance, a social media post has been issued providing the essential details and a point of contact for tips.

A statement provided by a Pasco Sheriff's Office social media post elaborates on the circumstances: "Pasco Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for Franco Velazqueoni, a missing 53-year-old. If you have any information on Velazqueoni's whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7, or report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips." The community is encouraged to remain vigilant and to report any sightings or information directly to the authorities.

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