UPDATE: Joseph Kiersey has been found and returned home safely, Polk deputies say.
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LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office has sent out a silver alert for a missing and endangered 82-year-old man with advanced Alzheimer's Friday afternoon.
According to a news release, Joseph Kiersey left his home near the intersection of Sangria Pass and Merlot Dr. in Lakeland in a 2001 White Ford Ranger with Florida tag # Y50NVQ around 8:45 a.m.
Kiersey has been described as a white male with brown eyes and gray hair. He is around 5'4" tall, around 175 pounds, and will likely be wearing glasses.
He was last seen wearing a burgundy or white plaid shirt with faded black shorts and white shoes.
Anyone that sees him or has more information should contact Detective Valdez at (863) 287-7441 or the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (863) 298-6200.
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