The search has intensified for Jacob Tauben, a 28-year-old man reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. As was revealed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and reported by WSVN, Tauben was last seen on the 12300 block of Southwest 122nd Place, around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday. His physical description includes a height of 5 feet, 9 inches, and a weight around 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The specific details of his clothing at the time of his disappearance remain unknown.
Authorities are concerned as Tauben is considered a missing endangered person, and they believe he might be trying to make his way to, or may have already arrived in the Tallahassee area. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is actively seeking assistance from the public to safely locate him. Tauben's last known appearance was detailed by Local10, and now officials are urging that he may need access to services upon being found.
The Sheriff's Office is disseminating this information in hopes that those in Miami and the greater Florida community can aid in their efforts. MDSO Deputy M. Ritch Jr. can be contacted at two numbers: 305-715-3300 for the office, and 305-715-3257 for the desk, should anyone have information regarding Tauben’s whereabouts. Additionally, Deputy Ritch's available email, [email protected], provides another avenue for tips or leads. Moreover, Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers, a resource for anonymous assistance, can be reached at 305-471-TIPS (8477).
