LARGO, Fla. – James Bowers has been located and is safe, according to police.
ORIGINAL REPORT: The Largo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old man for whom a Florida Silver Alert has been activated.
Authorities are searching for James Bowers, who was last seen on Wednesday, May 1st, 2025. Police say Bowers left his residence driving a red 2014 Nissan Altima with Florida license plate number CC99CE.
Bowers is described as a black male, 5’7″ tall, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has short gray hair and was last seen wearing a green hat, a dark-colored t-shirt, and brown sweatpants. Mr. Bowers is missing his right leg from the knee down.
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Authorities say Bowers is showing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and may be in need of care.
His vehicle was last seen on May 1st, 2025, at 11:49 PM, traveling northbound on Interstate 95, just north of State Road 207.
The Largo Police Department urges anyone with information regarding James Bowers’ whereabouts to immediately contact them at 727-587-6730.
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