Purple Alert Canceled: Autistic West Palm Beach Man Located

by News Desk | Nov 8, 2022 · 6:11 am | West Palm Beach News

Purple Alert - Autistic West Palm Beach Man Missing And Possibly Endangered - Joshua White

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2026 · 9:02 am

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Purple Alert Canceled: Autistic West Palm Beach Man Located

Joshua White Located, Purple Alert Canceled

Purple Alert - Autistic West Palm Beach Man Missing And Possibly Endangered - Joshua White

Purple Alert – Autistic West Palm Beach Man Missing And Possibly Endangered – Joshua White

UPDATE

Joshua White has been located and the purple alert associated with his disappearance has been canceled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and PBSO.

Originally reported by Boca Post

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Boca Post) — The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating 41-year-old Joshua White who was last seen in West Palm Beach.

Joshua White is described as a 41-year-old white male, 5’10”, weighing 220 lbs, having brown hair and green eyes.

PBSO advises that White was last seen around JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach on November 3rd, 2022. White has autism and could be in danger without proper supervision. White also requires insulin.

PBSO is advising that White is possibly endangered.

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