FL FL - Robert Ford, 73, Sanford *Navy Vet w/PTSD*, 30 Nov 2019

[PommyMommy]

On November 30, Sanford Police responded to 310 Fern Dr, Sanford, Florida, in reference to an elderly missing person.

According to his daughter, 73 year old Robert Ford was last seen on November 29, 2019 between the hours of 9:00 pm and 8:00 am (November 30th), Robert Ford left the residence while his daughter was sleeping.

He was last seen wearing dark colored shorts, dark colored T-shirt, and a unknown color jacket. Robert has a small beard, weighs approximately 160 pounds, and is 5 feet 7 inches tall with hazel eyes.

Mr. Ford is a Navy veteran, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and only frequents the Dollar General store across the street (3530 Sanford Ave). He is currently on medication for depression. If you have any information, please contact law enforcement.

Sanford Police Department

Sanford police looking for missing man

310 Fern Dr, Sanford, Florida: خرائط ‪Google‬‏‏

 

[Moonracer]

The holidays can be a stressful time for many. I hope he is found safe.

 

[PommyMommy]

Video with Robert's daughter: Search for missing veteran

 

[JerseyGirl]

Have you seen him? Sanford police searching for missing 73-year-old veteran

 

[PommyMommy]

Have you seen him? Sanford police searching for missing 73-year-old veteran

Noting:

• "My son said my father just walked out the door and said, 'I'll see you later,' and left without his shoes and his wallet," said CF.
• CF has taken care of her father for the past 3 years due to his heath issues.
• CF said her father was also struggling with what doctors believe could be dementia, although undiagnosed at this point.
• "The only place I could think of is he convinced himself he could walk as far as Maryland, but he convinced himself he was going to walk to the VA in Lake Nona, which is very far from here," she said. "If you think you might have seen my father, Robert, he likes to go by Bob. Please, help him."
• RF walks with a limp in both knees and needs meds for his health issues.

 

[Moonracer]

Oh no. No shoes or ID and he's confused as to distances. I hope he finds a way to a shelter or is seen by an officer.

 

[Seajay]

Following

 

[jn0920]

Another article. Still no news.

‘He needs our help,’ Family and Sanford Police continue to search for missing veteran

 

[rainynights]

Still missing, per LE FB comment (about 11h ago)

Sanford Police Department

Sanford Police Department Unfortunately we have not located him yet.

 

[rainynights]

’I’m a mess:’ Daughter of missing Navy veteran with PTSD asks for public’s help

According to his daughter, Ford left their home while she was asleep Friday night and hasn’t been seen since.

She said her 4-year-old son, who also lives at the home with them, told her Ford told him to stay inside before he left the home without any shoes.

The woman said in a news conference Friday, one week since she’d last seen him, that she was concerned for his health because he had a chest cold and the weather has been cold in Central Florida since he left home. She said he’s also prone to bronchitis.

Ford’s daughter said after 24 years in the Navy, her father suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. She said she noticed a decline in his mental state in the days before his disappearance.

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She said she is working to organize a volunteer search in a wooded area Monday.

Anyone interested in taking part in the search for Ford can visit Facebook.com/BringFordHome for details.

 

[rainynights]

Week long search continues for missing Sanford veteran

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 6, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=617992632299079

 

[oviedo]

Daughter of missing 73-year-old Sanford veteran passes flyers around community to help find dad
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Catherine has since decided to take matters into her own hands by passing out flyers around the community.

Robert Ford's family said he walks with a limp in both knees and needs medication for his health issues.

Authorities said he may act confused and may or may not know his name.

Sanford police said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have been alerted of Ford's disappearance, and he has since been placed into a national missing persons database.

Ford was last seen wearing dark-colored shirts, a dark T-shirt and a jacket.

Ford is approximately 160 pounds and stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall.

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 8, 2019
Robert Ford

• Volunteers needed to search on Wednesday, December 11 at noon.
• Meet at 310 Fern Drive.

DEC 9, 2019
Volunteers to help in search of missing veteran
[…]

A group called We Are Youth is seeking help to search areas for Robert Ford. A Facebook page called Bring Robert Home has been set up for volunteers to join.

Organizers with We Are Youth said they will start the search on Monday and allow law enforcement to do their work over the weekend.

[…]

She has called police, put posters up and searched the neighborhood. She's worried her dad may be in the woods.

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"I just hope that my dad can return home for Christmas," she said. "That would be the best Christmas gift I could ask for."

Ford's daughter said her father may have undiagnosed dementia, and it's been cold at night and he's sick with a chest cold. He also has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

[...]

 

[rainynights]

Sanford family continues search for missing Navy veteran

On Wednesday, a group plans to search for a missing Sanford man.

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Sanford Police had already said that Ford suffered from PTSD. His daughter also added that in recent weeks he has shown signs of being disoriented. She also said that she had planned for her father to be evaluated by a doctor just a few days after he disappeared.

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Volunteers plan to meet between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday at 310 Fern Drive in Sanford.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Prayers for Robert and his family, all the SARS people and animals

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 11, 2019
Search continues for missing 73-year-old Sanford veteran
[…]

Dozens of volunteers and law enforcement officers searched Wednesday morning in the area of Airport Boulevard, where Robert Ford was last seen.

The search was called off after a member of the Sanford Police Department was injured, according to a person familiar with the search effort.

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The search will start again at 10 a.m. Thursday at 510 Fern Drive. The family is seeking an influx of volunteers to help cover more ground.

[…]

 

[KatzEye]

Some video of the area that was searched Wednesday :

Volunteers continue search for missing Sanford Navy Veteran

The search Wednesday consisted of Sanford police officers, veterans and community members. It focused on a thick wooded area near Sanford Avenue and Airport Boulevard.

 

[PommyMommy]

Some video of the area that was searched Wednesday :

Volunteers continue search for missing Sanford Navy Veteran

I know he has PTSD, depression and (undiagnosed) dementia but I still have a hard time imagining anyone going into woods that thick with no shoes.

Glad to hear that they're continuing to search again today. I wish I was local and could join them. MOO

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

how odd the timing - his daughter had just - allegedly within days - allegedly noticed a decline.

I hope he is found safe but the longer this goes with what has been reported as fact, I'm sad. Lots of the sads here lately, holidays can be like that...