UPDATE: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled this Silver Alert. You can view the FDLE cancellation notice here.
FLORIDA — A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a missing woman in Port Charlotte, and law enforcement is asking the public to help.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the alert for Patricia Shea, 71, who was last known to be in the Port Charlotte area in Charlotte County.
FDLE’s flyer describes Shea as a white woman with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds.
Silver Alerts are used in Florida to help locate missing older adults, and they rely on fast public awareness, calls from residents, and tips that can help deputies narrow down where to look.
The last known area listed is Port Charlotte. The alert is being handled through local law enforcement in Charlotte County.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101 or call 911.
Residents who live or work in the Port Charlotte area, or who may have been traveling through Charlotte County, should watch for anyone matching the description and report information directly to law enforcement. The key details are the name, age, physical description, and the last known area.
The FDLE flyer remains posted online as the official public notice for the Silver Alert.
