Collier County, FL – Authorities in Southwest Florida are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 28-year-old man who was last seen over the weekend, prompting growing concern from his family.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Santiago Rivadeneira-Caicedo, 28, of Golden Gate, was last seen Saturday, December 20, on Hickory Boulevard in Bonita Springs, located in Lee County. Deputies say his family is concerned for his safety and well-being.
Rivadeneira-Caicedo is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Deputies said no clothing description was available at the time the alert was issued.
The area where he was last seen is a busy corridor near residential neighborhoods and beach access points in Bonita Springs, drawing attention from both Collier and Lee County authorities as the search continues.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who may have seen Rivadeneira-Caicedo or has information about his whereabouts to come forward, even if the detail seems minor.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300. Tips can be critical in helping deputies safely locate missing individuals.
Residents in Collier County, Lee County, and the greater Southwest Florida region are encouraged to share the alert to help expand visibility.
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