LA Mario Henriquez, 45, special needs, missing on foot, last seen in Waggaman on 8/9

[katydid23]

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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office​

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Our deputies have been actively searching for Mario Henriquez but unfortunately have not had any success. Our Missing Persons Section needs your assistance in locating Mario. Mario is 45 years old, 5'8" tall, weighs 180 lbs, and was last seen wearing a purple shirt and jean shorts.
He is known to take daily walks and usually does not stay away from home for long.
Mario has several medical conditions and may be in need of his medication.
If you have seen him or have any information, please contact our Missing Persons Section at 504-364-5300 or call 911.



[He is mentally disabled. Blue shirt not purple. Last seen Friday morning August 9th in waggaman, La, at the Thomas Jefferson Park.]

 

[katydid23]

Here is from the FIND MARIO HENRIQUEZ FB

Mario missing update.
Maria Mendez has met with the detectives this morning August 12th. They said they were doing their investigation and doing everything they can.

Mario Henriquez is mentally disabled. He can speak English and Spanish. Sometimes it's difficult for him understanding directions. He's friendly. He may be disoriented from not taking his medication.
From what we know Mario left the house 545 Dandelion Dr. at 8:15 a.m. on August 9th. He walked across the street to the corner house on Dandelion and Jasmine, Mario was seen on the ring camera , he knocked on the door and said he was looking for his family members. Then at 8:19 am he was seen on a 2nd camera walking down Jasmine towards Azalea. He made his way to the Thomas Jefferson Park (Live Oak Park). He was seen there for at least 2 hours. He left his slides (shoes) at the park under the gazebo. A 2nd lady seen Mario walking, leave the park on the small concrete path towards Azalea. My mom didn't get any contact information from the lady or what time he was seen leaving, I can only assume it was around 11:00 a.m..


The last place Mario was seen was leaving the park on the concrete path towards Azalea and River road.
Maria Mendez met with one of the ladies this morning, that seen Mario at the park for at least 2 hours and noticed he left his slides there. Maria did contact the detective to notify them. The detective did not collect his slides. So she just left them there, just in case he comes back.
On August 11th , A man was seen walking on Dandelion Dr near Live Oak Blvd , they went to check to see if that was him and he wasn't found.


Fliers will be made today.
Family members have been searching all around the neighborhood.
We called the hospitals and jails.
The news station have been notified , we haven't heard anything back yet.
We are still waiting on JPSO to issue an alert or missing persons notice.
Thank you to everyone who has been keeping Mario and our family in your prayers. Hopefully he will be found soon.

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[mpnola]

Sweet guy. Very concerning details, especially since it's already been days. I worked with this population and really hope he is found safe soon.

 

[katydid23]

Some sad news from the family page:



Confirmed it was our mario:
So this morning during our search party a person was found over the leeve. We're currently getting dental records for the police to finish there part in identifying the person but may be tomorrow before we hear back.
You have all blow us away with your selfless acts, willingness to help, and constant prayers. We are truly thankful for every single one of you may God bless you all!
When we have more details we will keep you guys in the loop but for now... from all of us to you.. the most emotional and sincere THANK YOU!!
Special thank you to the waggaman fire department for allowing us to set up our search there!