Crime & Safety

Missing Brandon Man Has Dementia, No Cell Phone

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has asked the public to be on the lookout for a 73-year-old missing Brandon man.

If you have seen Parsons or know of his whereabouts, contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
If you have seen Parsons or know of his whereabouts, contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office )

BRANDON, FL ? The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help finding a missing Brandon man.

A Florida Silver Alert has been activated for Jack Parsons, 73. He was last known to be in the area of Longboat Key just before 11 a.m. Friday, deputies said.

Parsons is diagnosed with dementia. He left his home without a cell phone.

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Parsons is 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark-colored sweats.

Authorities said he left his home in a black Honda Civic, Florida tag 04AADN. The vehicle has blue hub caps and is missing the front right hubcap. It also has dark-tinted windows.

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If you have any information about Parsons' whereabouts, contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.

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