FL FL - Freddie Van Valkenberg, 63, wife didn't report him missing, left home on foot, phone at home, wrote a note, Port Charlotte, 29 Nov 2025

[GuyfromCanada]

Missing Adult

Please help us locate the pictured missing adult, Freddie Van Valkenberg (7/25/1962) of Port Charlotte.

He was last seen leaving his residence on Baer Ave. on foot on Saturday, November 29. He is believed to have been wearing a hat, sunglasses, green jacket, blue shirt, and black pants.

If anyone has information on where he may be, please call our non-emergency number (941) 639-2101 or submit a tip via our free mobile app.

https://www.facebook.com/CCSOFLSheriff/posts/pfbid032NXZhQdZEA9dffVrcQWgsx8FVi6EcAgtaZMzsa3mazzKohUb5z4yH2DBf4CVrGAhl

Vanvalkenburg does not live with Dylan and his family; he lives with his wife, who allegedly did not file a missing person report.

Investigators say the man’s phone, wallet, car and keys were all left at his home, along with a note. Dylan describes this as suspicious and out of character for their father.

More at Search underway for missing Port Charlotte man Freddy Vanvalkenburg

Note: the name is spelled as Van Valkenberg in the SO post and Vanvalkenberg in the article.

 

[GraceG]

His name in Charlotte County Court records is Freddie Frank Van Valkenberg (dropped traffic case in 2014). Search
Case Number: 14000802T
Clerk File Date: 4/24/2014
Court Type: TRAFFIC
Status Date: 5/19/2014 Status: CLOSED
Agency: SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Type Party Name Attorney
DEFENDANT VAN VALKENBERG, FREDDIE FRANK
DRIVE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED W/KNOWLEDGE 1ST CONV (322.34 2a) M S DROPPED/ABANDONED (NO FILE)

His wife not filing a missing report is certainly odd. Either he had a habit of disapearring or she wasn't concerned about the situation for personal reasons.

 

[STLBlues]

Investigators say the man’s phone, wallet, car and keys were all left at his home, along with a note. Dylan describes this as suspicious and out of character for their father.

RS&BBM - Note? Why include that information if you're not disclosing the contents of said note?

 

[GraceG]

RS&BBM - Note? Why include that information if you're not disclosing the contents of said note?

I think if it was a note threatening self harm or harm to others LE would have had him as "endangered" and wouldn't have instructed people to call the NON emergency number if spotted.

 

[STLBlues]

I think if it was a note threatening self harm or harm to others LE would have had him as "endangered" and wouldn't have instructed people to call the NON emergency number if spotted.

Excellent point.

 

[Wallendo]

The article says he is insulin-dependent. If he hasn't taken his insulin in 2 weeks, he could really be in trouble by now.