Police Find Missing Elderly Man

MELBOURNE, Florida -- The Melbourne Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing and endangered adult. 

UPDATE: The Melbourne Police Department located Mr. Ford within the city limits of Melbourne. He was found safe and returned to his family.

Charles Patrick Ford, Sr., 90, was last seen at on April 17^th at 9:30 p.m. near his home in the Tropical Haven retirement community located near the Melbourne Airport.  Ford is considered endangered due to a current medical condition. 

Ford may be driving a green, 1995 Chrysler Town and Country minivan bearing Florida tag X071HW.  The van has numerous bumper stickers on it to include a sheriff’s office star. 

Ford is described as being a white male, 5’06”, approximately 150 lbs, bald with some grey hair, light colored eyes, and prescription glasses. 

Ford may be wearing dark blue pants, a white short sleeve shirt with black and blue vertical stripes, dark colored ball cap, and tan shoes. 

If you know the whereabouts of Charles Patrick Ford Sr., or the described vehicle, police ask that you please contact that area’s local law enforcement agency immediately.  

If you have any information please call Crimeline:

1-800-423-TIPS (8477)

or

The Melbourne Police Department’s Crime Tip Line:

321-409-2259