Pasco County, Florida – Deputies are searching in Land O’ Lakes for a missing 64-year-old man, prompting public assistance.
According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, John Penn was last seen Saturday, Feb. 14, around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and Sheldon Road in Tampa.
Investigators said Penn is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Authorities reported he was last seen wearing a black and white Hawaiian-style shirt, shorts, and glasses.
Deputies have not released additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance but confirmed that search efforts remain active.
Anyone with information about Penn’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. Tips can also be submitted online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.
Missing person cases often rely heavily on community awareness and timely tips. Even minor details about recent sightings may assist investigators.
The area where Penn was last seen is a busy corridor connecting Pasco and Hillsborough counties, frequently traveled by commuters and service workers during evening hours.
Authorities continue urging residents to remain alert and report credible information as the search continues.
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