Crime & Safety

Update: Missing Winter Haven Man Located

Winter Haven Police have now located a 69-year-old Winter Haven man who walked away from his home Jan. 12.

WINTER HAVEN, FL -- UPDATE: A 69-year-old Winter Haven man who walked away his home Jan. 12 has been located safe in Lakeland. He is currently undergoing a medical evaluation.

Paul Murphy left his home at 1190 Lucerne Loop Road, N.W., at approximately 7 a.m. Jan. 12. According to a roommate, Murphy didn't say where he was going, but he was carrying a blue Walmart bag. He did not have a cell phone in his possession.

Murphy, who did not take any of his medications with him, was missing four days before being located in Lakeland where he previously lived.

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