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Citrus Sheriff's Office looking for missing elderly man

By Robby Douglas

Published 1 year ago

Last updated 1 year ago

Please be on the look out for missing elderly male Wayne Brown.

He was last seen at 10 a.m. on Monday in the area of South Suncoast Boulevard and West Green Acres street in Homosassa.

His vehicle was located in the area of Hog Pond Trails in Homosassa.

Wayne Brown, reported missing in Homosassa on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (Feb. 28, 2023) — Wayne Brown, reported missing in Homosassa to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (Photo: Citrus County Sheriff's Office on Feb. 28, 2023)

He is a 74-year-old white male who his 5-feet-11 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds and has salt-and-pepper hair.

If located or if you have any information on his whereabouts please contact the citrus county sheriff's office at 3 5 2- 2 4 9- 2 7 9 0.

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Citrus Sheriff's Office looking for missing elderly man

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