***UPDATE- as of 3:00 a.m. on November 4, 2019***

Wilbert Joseph Manz has been located.

Manz was found safe in Lee County, Florida, and he is being evaluated by medical professionals.

Manz’s family has been notified and the Silver Alert has been cancelled.

*** End of Update***

***Original News Release***

Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau

Wilbert Joseph Manz (Missing)
DOB: 07/21/1923
Address: 900 West Lake Road, Palm Harbor
Vehicle: Gray 2015 Hyundai Sonata, Florida tag # JXBY51

What:
A Silver Alert has been issued for 96-year-old Wilbert Joseph Manz, of Palm Harbor. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately.

When:
The man was last seen at about 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

Where:
The man was last seen leaving his residence, Coral Oaks Assisted Living Facility, located at 900 Westlake Road, Palm Harbor.

Why/How:
Deputies have issued a Silver Alert for 96-year-old Wilbert Joseph Manz, of Palm Harbor.

Deputies say on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Manz left Coral Oaks Assisted Living Facility, located at 900 Westlake Road, Palm Harbor, in a gray 2015 Hyundai Sonata, Florida tag # JXBY51.

Manz’s final destination was not known and he has not returned to the facility.

Manz is described as a white male, approximately 6’02” tall, 150 lbs., thin build, gray hair, and wears glasses. His clothing is unknown.

Manz may suffer from memory issues and does not have a cellphone.

Manz has been entered into FCIC/NCIC as a missing endangered adult. A Silver Alert has been issued.

Anyone with information on Manz’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement immediately.