Crime & Safety
Update: Missing Largo Man Found in Taylor County
The 73-year-old had been missing since Tuesday afternoon.
Update Feb. 4, 3:02 p.m.: James Austin was located safe and sound around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Taylor County in the Panhandle.
Earlier:
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a silver alert for a 73-year-old Largo man.
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According to the agency, James Austin was last seen around 4 p.m. Tuesday at his home on Oak Village Drive. Austin was driving a silver 2007 Isuzu Ascender with Florida tag number G63-4WQ.
Deputies have classified Austin as endangered and say he suffers from the early stages of dementia.
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Austin is described as a black male who stands about 6 feet in height. He weighs 180 pounds and has brown eyes and short black hair.
Anyone who sees Austin is asked to call local law enforcement.
Photo Credit: James Austin/Courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
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