PALM BAY, Fla. — The Palm Bay Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing man identified by family as Archie Dave Richards.
Richards was last seen leaving the Family Tradition Cafe in Bayside Lakes at 7:45 a.m. yesterday. Authorities located one unidentified driver last night, but the search remains active for the missing person.
Family members reported that Richards is without necessary medication, creating a critical medical emergency. Police have not officially confirmed the identity of the missing individual.
Richards drives a bright blue 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Family members stated he was attempting to travel to his home in Malabar off Hall Road, likely taking a route along Valkaria Road.
Richards’ grandson released a photograph of his grandfather wearing a red shirt and urged anyone with information to contact emergency services.
“It would be great if you could get his photo on the news. He is in the red. His name is Archie Dave Richards.
He was last seen leaving the Family Tradition Cafe in Bayside Lakes at 7:45 a.m. yesterday morning. He would have been trying to get to his home in Malabar off Hall road and likely tried to get there via Valkaria road. He drives a bright blue 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Palm Bay PD and BCSO are looking for him as well.
He is a medical emergency without his medication. Please have anyone call 911 with information,” his grandson said.
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